OK let's be realistic.

What is not realistic is buying your first property by falling into it, although common.

Current ask is $60k, which $50-55k is probably realistic.  

That's why I look at the bottom-line number on that spreadsheet -- THAT indicates what your true return was, or will be, after 30 years.And I really think we have to run some numbers at 30% return to see if that is actually realistic.

Frank, I can really appreciate the realistic views you bring because it does help ground my optimistic hopefulness. 

Realistically, I am looking at flipping about 3-4 properties in each state on a monthly basis, with a ROI of about 8-10% on each flip completed within 90-120 days or so.

Hi, if you have your access to the mlx, go to Realist and put in the address and search the comps.If you have a chance, drive around the neighborhood.good luck 🍀

I realize that this limits my options, but I'm being realistic about my time.I have a small business that takes 40 hours a week for 8 months of the year and 80-100 hours a week for the other 4 months of the year.

I believe both cities are great to live in, but Austin's barrier to entry in the market is much more realistic for someone just starting out.  

I don't have any hard pressed goals in mind because I don't know what is realistic yet.