If the loan has been transferred over to a foreclosure mill, it's even more difficult.

I am having a very difficult time finding a property that can cash flow positive.

It can be difficult figuring out how to navigate rent collections and then also to know how long to let things go before filing for eviction. 

The process of transferring the panels over to the new owner is a pain and it will make it more difficult to sell your home.

Wholesaling, perhaps, but certainly more difficult than the get-rich-quick gurus claim. 

Since there is a middle-man who is responsible for disbursement it makes it a bit more difficult to negotiate pricing with the contractor.

IMO its been slowing down a bit over there and the deals have become a bit more difficult to identify but I may just be getting lazy and focusing on other things. 

@Marco Morkous I would add that there are scenarios where a rehab loan is available to an owner occupant but those can be difficult to close because contractors don’t want to bid a job unless you already own the property, even for a fee many times.

Austin is fantastic for appreciation and projected growth, but its a hot and very competitive market - and difficult to find cash-flow.

It's difficult to narrow the focus to what is essential to do at this state.