We were after a very specific product within a tight radius, so we were able to mail almost all the houses that met our criteria without breaking the bank.

I can into you to our security's attorney if you'd like.You don't want to refi to add additional debt that will put you in a negative cash position.

split the home into two units, upgrade appliances, add hvac, split the yard for each unit.

Also recognize that construction costs will be 2-3x more expensive in this area than they were in Pittsburgh so be careful and make sure to understand pricing before going into a rehab. 

There could be potential for materials with lead in them to make their way into a property, I agree. 

We found out the sellers were highly motivated due to personal problems so we were able to negotiate some of the closing and we able to get into this house with little down.

A 1031 exchange into a landlord-friendly state like Texas can be a strategic move, especially with your focus on appreciation.1.

The average tenancy is 3 to 5 years and then over 50% move into one of our other properties.

Hoping it extends into a very mild winter ;)

@Jorge Martínez100% of homes break.