Also, there're a few things you need to figure out for yourself prior to starting your RE investing venture.

MLS listing day-of, came in low and was accepted - it was clear from what the too low prior, selling for less than they paid, and poor property condition that this other out-of-state investor just wanted out!

If I’m suppose to consider fixed cost into my MAO formula, how do I find, what should I search or who should I ask, in order to get actual fixed cost figures for the San Antonio area, in order to properly analyze a dealOrIs fixed cost figures something I should worry about after the initial phone conversation with the motivated seller, later in the transaction Again I ask if fixed cost is something I should figure into my MAO formula when I have to make an offer over the phone... how do I go about finding this info prior to the phone conversation?

Both units rented at and above projected rents, prior to even finishing the entire project.

They should own the property first, renovate it in-house, place a tenant PRIOR to closing, and then handle all of the management after closing, also in-house.Good luck to you!

An estoppel letter is vital prior to close.

I would start having the discussion 60 days prior to their lease end date. 

Can I make contact via snail mail to the residents prior to contract?

I send the YP calendar link to my cleaners and send an auto generated cleaning task reminder via text to them 24 hours prior to each turn just in case.

Guests can book even 1 or 2 days prior to the date of stay.