Suburban development (Frisco, Allen, Dallas central cores) offers immense opportunity, but flipping and STRs demand careful navigation of local regulation and competition.STR potential is vast given tourism, entertainment, tech influx, and well-defined submarkets.Flips require precision timing and strong local comps—especially where mega developments create localized demand spikes.McKinney offers high-growth dynamics with strong lifestyle appeal:Perfect for premium Airbnb experiences (surf park, resort, walkable mixed-use).Flips are higher cost but promising in newly densifying districts.New Braunfels is nuanced:Great for flips in scenic or tourism-focused pockets.STR opportunities limited by regulation—best approached through commercial or SUP-approved zones.

I agree with others though that commission savings are not the main draw unless maybe you are a VERY active developer or flipper. 3.

You can also easily integrate documents and photos with such a database, for great reporting capability.You also need to develop rock solid, Standards and Processes for your operations.

Yes, as I said in my prior post (which I made as a hard money lender myself) ...develop relationships with hard money lenders--especially those who are/were long-time landlords and house flippers themselves and who thoroughly understand the types of projects you want to do because they've done those projects themselves--so that you have lenders who will make the loan without requiring any money down, without cash reserves, and without written scopes of work.

A homeowner can also buy down the buyers rate, cover closing costs, and offer design credits.Your analysis is only valid in the circumstance where a person purchased a SFR recently in a newly developing area and paid a the same or higher price than builders are currently charging.  

The DST gives you this option, while 1031 does not.2) Direct up to 80% of the funds to an LLC and partner with the trust for a business purpose such as purchasing investment real estate, loan business, buy into a business or develop investment RE at your own timing (all capital gains tax deferred, without having to follow any timing guidelines.)3) The DST can save a failed 1031 exchange.

That’s why many buyers feel torn: existing homes in established neighborhoods are expensive and limited, while new homes are more affordable but often farther out or less developed.

From a pure market growth and macro standpoint, I’d also strongly compare Pittsburgh to Columbus, because Columbus has seen strong population and job growth and continues attracting major employers and development, which supports long term rent demand and appreciation, while Pittsburgh is often viewed as more stable and cash flow oriented but with slower appreciation in many submarkets.

I think it is unlikely Torrance was such a location (as there was only a few in southern CA) but do not remember for sure.Building a single small unit is the most pensive residential development costs.Add the other issues with ADUs especially in Ca and ADU additions are typically a poor investment.  

If you are far away, you cannot reliably confirm site conditions after a storm, assess whether a vendor actually showed up, or intervene quickly when a situation develops.