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?

Six acres in a fast-developing area plus an income-producing remodeled house should be getting some bites, so if you’re not seeing showings after two months, it’s probably less about the property and more about how it’s being marketed and who it’s reaching.Here’s what I’d look at:1.

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!

The W Call St. property was purchased for $5,000 and sold for $15,000 the same day, producing a $10,000 profit.

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

I have 33 rentals producing enough cash flow to support me the rest of my life, but I enjoy my work and continue working.

Of the 2,000,000 only a very tiny number have even seen the posts. 

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). 

I believe for the patient mostly passive RE investor that leveraged RE can do well but1) residential RE is not passive, especially compared to index funds and etfs.2) because non commercial residential prices are near an all time high, interest rate is near high for this century, rents are all time worse compared to costs (per 2 recent studies) that you would be entering RE at a challenging time and a time were most RE will not produce the returns that were easy to achieve prior to 2022.3) RE provides diversification, but may not far exceed the returns from passive options.  

It is unlikely you can add enough value to extract all investment or produce a good return for your efforts.Good luckTotally appreciate that perspective, Dan — especially your point about cheap markets.