Plus doing a bunch of showings and processing applications doesn't sound too fun either.

This knowledge is essential Assuming you source a good deal (with multiple potential exit strategies), I would then bring in a capital partner to fund the down payment or Property acquisition…and get some sort of sweat equity (depending on your experience and value brought to table) and then invest the $10,000 you do have into the deal itself to add your stake, add some skin to the game and align your interest with your capital partner.

It'd be great to not only share knowledge and experience with others here, but potentially find a business partner and pool resources.

The new Dallas rules have been challenged, but even if lifted, you know where the city hall sentiment is....so I expect them to potentially make things difficult on STR operators. 

So let me know if you need a boots-on-the-ground view.It's an interesting area around here, I think it has not realized it's full potential.

I just stumbled upon a property that looks like a potential amazing investment but needs A LOT of work.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provides support for the property tax appeals process.Additionally, it can help maximize renovations and improvements.A Cost Segregation study is an IRS approved federal income tax tool that increases near term cash flow by utilizing shorter recovery periods for depreciation to accelerate return on investment.

@Abdullah HamididdinAs a realtor looking to flip houses in Philadelphia, reaching sellers directly can be a powerful strategy to find off-market deals and potentially secure properties at better prices.

Also 4th quarter of last year Packwood and county officially did discuss potentially regulating STR's by either limiting numbers or adding a tax to cover increases in local services that are needed.

A hard money loan could facilitate your fix-and-flip project, offering quick funding despite potentially higher interest rates and shorter terms.