I am a residential remodeling contractor by trade with a solid understanding of the rehab process and a network of laborers and subcontractors that I can rely on, and thus plan on managing this first rehab myself. 

Should the process be the same?

Amid the fall in active listings, the months of inventory (MOI) experienced a small decrease to 3.6 with Austin contributing heavily to the fall, dropping over 10 percent.Construction starts grew while construction permits remained effectively unchanged, according to data from Dodge Construction Network.

I'm currently in the process of building 2 new SFH in the Houston suburbs.

I found your very valuable to me as I in the in the process of buying my first rental property in Saginaw as an OOS invester from CA. 

But I don't think roommate income is a thing, and existing roommate income definitely isn't a thing if it's an apartment you're renting.I recommend you find a local mortgage broker who does conventional loans, give him/her a call, and ask to have a conversation about your borrowing limit *before* going through the pre-approval process.

Happy to connect if you want more detailed data on each sub-market.

Obviously, this can impact your overall cash flow. 6) it’s important to find an agent that knows the area well and understands how to work with an investor, as the process is very different than buying a primary residence. these are all things to consider, and there is going to be a learning curve associated with the process.

While a property may have had a Section 8 tenant residing in it at one time, the process starts all over with every new tenant.Screening a prospective Section 8 tenant should be handled exactly the same as when you screen a non-Section 8 tenant. 

its even worse in Chicago or in IL as there closing process is so difficult.. they do not have title and escrow in the same place you need and attorney to do this then you need title company to open title and well it aint the west cost were you can get these closed in 48 to 72 hours if you have a great relationship with your Escrow company that is also the title company..