I think that zillow currently has 80% of the market, Apartments.com is also good, and homes.com has spent Millions on advertising recently. 

Some of the best properties that we bought were properties that we got well below ARV and were on the market for a long time. 

You may want to use listing spark- which will provide MLS (and other marketing sites) exposure for a fee.

Rates seem to be steadily declining.Top MarketsCalifornia, Florida, and Texas are leading the pack as the hottest markets for short-term loans.

Research the specific market in Buda and the historical appreciation rates for similar properties.

Considering other markets … which are your favs for rentals?

I am looking to find a low doc capital source to acquire them with a three balloon.

I current get $1,000/month for the single and based off local market expect to get $1,500/month for the other part of duplex (mortgage is $2,080/month after putting 20% down).

Building relationships with experienced wholesalers can also open doors to joint ventures and off-market deals, giving you a head start in the industry.

Begin your 'pre qualification' process for the acquisition now (most commercial lenders won't issue a PreQual but rather a LOI) In general, Commercial transactions can take longer due to extended due diligence, appraisal, environmental reports and financing (60+ days) so you'll want to initiate your search during the marketing of the down leg as it can cause a tighter timeline than a residential transaction.