@Dairek Lewis you have hit the nail on the head when it comes to Foreclosures online. 

We’ve discussed trying to separate utilities but the cost is substantial.  

@Jacob FitzgeraldYeah I met with one of the heads at Schuber Mitchell and was really impressed by what they do!

The cost of leasing so-called Class A rental properties—sleek apartments with amenities including Spin gyms, poolside cabanas, and dog spas—is headed down as vacancies increase.

I listened to Thatch Nguyen on the BP podcast and liked that he added doors to his hold portfolio through building.

Any knowledge or advice heading into this would be greatly appreciated.

But that's all way over my head. 

I would go with a house hack as it requires the least amount of cash while also putting a roof over your head.

Any good HML will know this number off the top of their head.

I know here in Galveston not a tremendous amount make it to the auction as we have lots of door knockers that will go to houses as soon as the list is posted to try to scoop it up beforehand but you might have great luck in the other areas.The only other point that pops into my head is to look at the market expansion rates.