I'd prefer local to Texas. 

.- find a home that needs repair, preferably off market so you don't compete with retail buyers.- walk the property with a contractor or specialty contractor(s) (electrician, plumber depending on the issues) to get an estimate(s) of the rehab.  

Hey Everybody,Any preferences on SDIRA custodians?

. $90k was his preferred, I keep advertising DM for last 8mo waiting on getting some better leads.

I have invested in a real estate mentor which was pretty good, but I prefer to work with someone local vs virtually.

Preferably a fellow investor.

My husband and I would really like to get back into flipping homes as a preference rather than having rentals.

My current/ preferred lender (who is not licensed in the state where I'm looking to purchase) never had a problem getting me qualified for properties that are much more expensive than the vacation home I'm looking to purchase.

I have a deal I’m considering that I should have plenty of time to get a conventional loan and would prefer not to carry the risks of hard money. 

@Brandon Beatty You mind sharing the calculator that you prefer for running deals through your analysis ?