If I do it right and well, I may be able to define a sale price that pencils out in terms of cash-flow and, at the same time, gets them a price (or monthly payments) they are happy with, but not sure.Sorry for the long post.  

Sec 8 just assists the residents with rent, but still make sure you have clearly defined criteria that you will uphold for all of your residents- such as criminal background checks, stable job history, verify employment, must have good landlord references, no prior evictions.

Keep your buyers from backing out during the transaction (the reason for this being that buyers often like to bring friends/family through their prospective property to get feedback -- better looking houses will raise fewer red flags with friends/family)If you have a house that doesn't have clearly defined spaces or a house that has some functional drawbacks, staging makes even more of a difference.

Have you gone through the property and created a fully outlined scope of work as well as a detailed line-item by line-item budget that clearly defines each task that is to be done?

You definitely need to define a strategy, before committing any of that available capital.And, while I agree with Mike about not chasing appreciation, I do believe the Dallas market provides solid ~6% or better appreciation YOY in all but the least desirable areas.  

I put successful in finger quotes because everyone defines success differently. 

Had handyman buy a chandelier and ceiling medallion to add a little character back to Victorian..11/25 - Unit finished and ready.

My work product hits my computer weekly, without demand or instruction from me.1.Define a specific task that can be done remotely.

Mike, I'm well aware of CFDs/Land Contracts throughout the country, installment contracts are first defined under the UCC.

Defining and doing it correctly with your CPA can save you down the road if you ever wanted the LLC to pay you back your capital investment.