I think it was in the $300 range so not too expensive and I  believe you can re-key them? 

Great question, Melissa — based on what we’ve seen across similar properties in SW Florida, pricing closer to the low-$710s range tends to generate stronger pre-season activity, especially for water-view homes without a pool.Showings typically pick up once listings sit just below a key search threshold, even within the same portal band.

Since you sit inside deal flow, build a tight buy box and a fast “noise‑to‑numbers” screen: price per door vs rent, quick ARV range, known CapEx, and seller motivation.

Quote from @James McGovern: I have avoided using hard money as I continue to learn how much it osts 1. beware of requirements for additional title insurance beyond the cos of the property and the buyer named on policy 2. beware of the plethora of fees ranging from origination to underwriting to documentation and even exit fees.

That price range gives you some great options to work with.

Vast majority of guests have no idea what arbitrage is. 

You can still find single-family homes and small multis in the $120–180K range that hit the 1% rule and positive cash flow, which makes it easier to build a portfolio even as a beginner.

.$80-$120k is probably the price range with the highest risk profile for a landlord. 

In your price range, you can usually find light value add opportunities that still make sense for cash flow.

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?