All of you are incredible.  

what are some of the techniques your are using?

This convinced me that some people are willing to write and sell anything online whether accurate or not (like I should be surprised).Having proven to myself that I can get AP cases approved by even tough judges now, I'm on to other projects and techniques. 

We are going to be rehabbing homes but hesitate to start out in Austin due to the incredible levels of competition and high prices.  

The desire to do the work himself will be incredible and the temptation to over-improve via custom work will also be present.  

Wholesaling and Buy and Hold are both excellent REI techniques, but require VERY different skills, systems, etc.  

I am glad I found this site, from here not only am I learning a lot of techniques I"m also been able to buy J Scott's book and it is filled with great info.

BP is definitely an outlet for incredible content.

At the very least have done some basic marketing techniques and made offers.

So for this to work all of these things: A) You need to find a DEEPLY DISCOUNT PROPERTYB) The property has to generate INCREDIBLE POSITIVE CASH FLOW to carry the debt & operating expenses.C) You have to be prepared to PAY OFF the hard money lender in 12 months or less.