@Michael Smith UPDATE - Boston Coffee House is out - they don't want to hold the table unless we purchase a catering package which would run $160.

Each property package has 4-5 pages of why this area is the best.

And everyone wants every advantage they can get when looking for their next hidden fixer-upper, including the advantage of having that "pit bull of an agent" on their side Lots of food for thought.

Avoid the southwest area of Austin with no food stores or other shopping for miles around, as those would be very inconvenient for tenants.

Save your money for an actual investment rather than some pretty packaged secrets that are not really secrets!

I come from a background where our business model was packaged solutions and value added services.

We had a realtor bring us a cash buyer on 2 properties we sold as a package.

I've come across several similar wholesaler/lending outfits, that practice this strategy of: selling you the house that they've acquired through their wholesale marketing process, then packaging the financing, with a strong focus on hand-holding and advisory work.

Some of the damages include:-Cigarette burns on both vanity countertops-Pet, ink, and bleach stained carpets-missing shower heads (she said the old ones had mildew in them so she threw them away then took hers that she bought when she moved out)-serious paint damage past wear and tear (plus they smoked so the walls have to be painted to get rid of the smell)-beat in drywall holes-broken light fixtures-they didnt clean at all so cleaning costs-some items left (tires in basement, hangers, food in pantry, etc)-broken screens-etc.The tenants are not happy and are saying I stole their deposit.

I have an accepted bid from HUD and submitted a POF with my package but HUD is asking for proof of funds with my name and banking info.