Analyzing your property depends largely on your target tenant.

Depending on where you are in Durham you need to priced properly-- probably closer to $1400-$1500 to move.

To move forward, save aggressively, network with local real estate investment groups, educate yourself on real estate investing, get pre-approved for a mortgage, and continue researching Dallas and Tyler markets.

It depends on how much I can sell my land here. 

Most of the phone numbers are incorrect, the person doesn’t match the property, and properties showing as “new” and in pre-foreclosure have already been sold at auction.

Personally I think it depends on the type of investing opportunities you're looking for and where or why we are seeing an increase in market activity.

Actually there is and it's very popular and can be found here https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/67-rehabbing-...Your question depends on the style of the house and the price point.

It likely depends on the jurisdiction.

Depending on that schedule, the borrower also may face a large lump-sum payment at the end of the loan term.

. - the seller gets the equity and I'm also paying property tax on a higher assessed value (vs. if I bought a distressed house at a much lower price, that I renovated)I'd be cautious buying old homes (e.g. 100 years old) that have been renovated.