Spent a summer weekend hunting for on-market deals on days off with a realtor.

Also should be a new market analysis every time, and with that comes negotiations back n forth with landlord and tenant.

I’m reminded of a buddy of mine who moved from Brooklyn to Scottsdale.. he initially thought the desert was just cacti and scorching heat, but soon realized there’s a thriving market here with pockets of real oportuntiy.Working with an investor who’s ready to spec build is a fantastic way to dive in.

I Can only realistically get $1600-$1700 a month renting my house based on the market.

They would likely be able to confirm that your expenses are reasonable for the area or that your rents are at market rates.

The 2 older adults would be the market.  

.): ~$35K (assuming 8%)Total Cost: ~$375K–$385KProjected Profit: $65K–$75K before taxesThat is a decent margin, but this being a two-year project, you need to be sure the market doesn't shift downward, and that you have a buffer for unexpected costs.3.

Five units and above is a commercial property, and is handled differently in the market.

Your focus on the Dallas market and Fix and Flip projects sounds solid, especially with the DIY approach and having an interior designer on your team. 

You tell me a market that was hit harder than Vegas?