@Keleisha Carter I think there is a good possibility of some discounted rates to still be around in October...

Some agents will discount their compensation when working both sides of a transaction and other agents will not.

But in fact the ibuyers are discounting more than if you had an agent double side.

Assuming the condition of the unit allows, am I allowed to raise more than 8% (5% +2 ~ 3% index) and straight to market rent?

Keep in mind this would be me and my wifes first real estate purchase, its in a neighborhood we LOVE, and we are currently living above my parents, so we are kind of looking to move into something bigger anyway, so its a little more than a straight investment decision for us.

Even if there are you will not get a deep discount..Corporation definently will give you asset protection.

I assume/hope in Texas you have discount brokers out there who will put your listing on the MLS for a small fixed fee (~$500) but won’t handle the transaction for you.

Very straight forward and includes study guides for the state exam.

@Randolph BrownThe BRRRR method philosophically means you are buying distressed properties at a discount.  

Would you want a junker that either will get turned into something nice and creat a profit, or would you rather have a decent property that was simply bought at a discount?