Many title companies are either owned by exchange companies or have a "captive" QI they can refer to.  

Houston does not follow the national trends but it might correct.

I've noticed a trend everywhere that I've lived where gentrification is converting rough areas in the city and turning them into higher end properties. 

I think of it like this - the stock market could be in a down trend, but there are still names that will hold their own if you do the work. 

@Lee CruzPros to the BRRR strategy are getting your feet wet, dealing with the ins and outs of your first real estate experience, dealing with people on personal level, ability to cash out refinance, and reinvest.Cons to BRRR are dealing with bad contractors, under estimating repair cost, going over budget, unforeseen repairs, market trends just to name a fewPros to partnering I would think are (assuming they are more experienced, if not....then don't do it) learning from their previous expertise and experiences while having your ball in the game as well, ability to analyze the properties and get feedback, less likely to have unforeseen repair cost, more likely to stay in budgetCons to partnering are less cash flow for you, potential conflict if contract is not laid out precisely describing each members roles and expectations, I am sure there are more but thats what popped up in my head.Hope these somewhat help and best of luck!

Hi BP Fam,Formulas, market trends and the economy oh my.

Months Supply of Inventory wasdown 50.0 percent to 0.8 months, indicating that demand increased relative tosupply.Looking ahead, experts anticipate many of the housing market trends of 2021 willcontinue in 2022, albeit at a more moderate level.

(Side note: I did not have trouble leasing a duplex, which one unit only had on street, but this was a residential street where every other house on the street had driveway access, so there was always plenty of open parking).As for stainless steel, I would argue design trends are moving away from traditional stainless.  

I have costed a typical 10x10 bedroom trim, paint,electric fixtures, light fixtures door knobs hinges etc... so that I have a ballpark per bedroom I can put into my budget.no perfect method with out decades of experience and great awareness of current price/ trends

To Receive Additional $17.7 Million In Federal Rental Assistance FundsKeep up with issues specific to the region with @Russell Brazil and Jack Seidens' DC Real Estate Podcast (Episode 8 has a great review of the renting-by-the-room strategy) and the latest sales trends with @Cassidy Burns' D.M.V.