BRRRR(R) (I can never remember how many R's there should be) seems like a good fit and strategy for me.I started actively looking and analyzing opportunities about 2 months ago and have put in a few offers but nothing seems to stick yet. 

@Jay Helms I was trying to assess if the 2% rule should be a mandatory criteria but it seems like not many properties are meeting 2% that still do well. 

Taxes here are between 3.5-4% of assessed value.

Has the assessed value increased or has it stayed the same and just taxes have gone up?

Usually lenders will look at the past 2-3 years of real estate activity and a schedule of addresses you closed on to confirm that experience.One way to secure better terms is to partner up with an investor who has recent experience.

Natalie, we moved from Seattle (due to the wonderful continuous gray climate) to sunny Austin 4 years ago and have several rentals in Round Rock and been active in the investment community.

I haven’t spent enough time there to assess it.

Investors are usually the best people to talk to about the market because they are actively involved and analyzing it.

There are definitely still active liens on the property.I also don’t have any documentation on lien releases since I haven’t created any liens yet on this property myself.  

I'm hoping to find a mentor, an active buyer, or a group of buyers!