Having a person answer the phone costs the PM company substantially more than operating a support button with a delayed response.

NWA is really growing, lots of great opportunities for investments and the cost of living is still affordable.

Houston, on the other hand, has higher appreciation potential, a growing job market, but also higher entry costs and more competition.

You'll need money for: closing costs, down payment (if any), operating capital to get the construction/rehab started (most HMLs reimburse you in draws for the work completed), along with some liquid reserves on top of that.

This also gives me solid staying power when maintenance costs arise. 

Will it cost more?

Additionally, the cost to create a business here is not as inexpensive as the United States, in some cases it can cost thousands of dollars to setup. 

Most cost segregation firms will provide a free cost/benefit analysis quote to help you determine if the tax benefits from the study will outweigh the costs.

Lower entry costs, 8-12% cash-on-cash returns, and lighter regs—most counties just need basic safety checks, no city-style licensing grind.

While under contract, we perform due diligence and there will be some soft costs incurred.