All of our apartments are near schools, so we do attract stable long-term families too.In a typical apartment turnover is about 50% per year. 

The relative attractiveness of a Short-Term Rental (STR) for the "Loophole Strategy" hinges on meeting two core IRS requirements: the property must be classified as a non-passive business and the owner must materially participate. 

In Austin, there are a few channels that consistently produce off-market opportunities, whether you're targeting entry-level flips in 78745 or mid- to high-end areas like Jester, Westlake, or Barton Creek West.Some of the main sources I see working right now:• Driving for dollars in long-term ownership pockets• Pre-foreclosure + delinquent tax leads• Probate/inherited properties• Networking with local investors + RE agents• Builders offloading lots or heavy fixers quietly• Wholesalers who specialize in distressed or dated SFRs• Tracking aging or deferred-maintenance homesI’m in the Austin market daily and the deal flow has been all over the board lately — everything from heavy value-add homes to infill lots to luxury fixers.Curious what type of project you're aiming for — entry-level flip, mid-range, or something bigger?

This investment seemed obvious to me, but apparently not to my friends.So the brrrr investor #2 has 2 brrrrs complete that likely look to produce a good return and a 3rd that likely still looks like it will produce a good return.  

We became quick friends, and after observing the way he worked over the next12 months I was able to lift myself from “mediocre” to top producer increasing my income by a factor of 20 times!

If you are not getting showings, you are not attractive.

The market here had one of the highest rental yields globally in 2024 and continues to attract both seasoned and first-time investors internationally.

If you post an intake form with criteria and expectations, you’ll attract the right fit fast. 

Hi David, Because the property is qualifying for the DSCR with income, if the asset isn't ready to produce income, the DSCR lenders are unlikely to close until you have a CO (certificate of occupancy). 

The problem is even when I know what a property can produce, lenders will use Airdna when there is no rental history.