Let me try messaging you directly on here with my info.

If she was saddled with dumb overlays, she wouldn't be the local REIA's go-to lender.Here is a checklist dated within the past few years from FannieMae.com directly.

You can also do it yourself using Court House Direct.

It makes a difference from a tax perspective.I agree you seem to be going in the right direction with your analyzing.

I cannot speak directly to the Houston market as I am primarily focused in NH and MA, but I figured I'd share some insights and thoughts I have based on what you've said.First, you do not have to be handy to successfully complete a fix-and-flip, AND, you don't initially have to have any contract contacts.

I’ve done a good amount of research for a week straight, wanted to know if anyone can point me in the right direction of how to successfully start this journey.

I want to send yellow letters, printed mail and postcards(for Non owner occupied), then do some door knocking and cold calling.BUT I have a few questions before I start this process.....

The overwhelming response is that they would skip SFH rentals or flipping and go directly into MF and think bigger. 

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This is more confirmation that I'm headed in the right direction.