That kitchen and bath focus is gold around here, especially with the value investors are placing on thoughtful, high-quality updates that stand out in a competitive rental or resale market.I’m in the property management and investment side of things, and it’s always refreshing to cross paths with someone who gets both the design and the dollars.

From what I've been understanding, this category of RE sales requires some heavy networking in some way.My question are:Is my assumption wrong about the network approach?

With a detailed rehab plan and expert contractor oversight, we brought the home to life and positioned it perfectly for resale.

The average vacancy rate in Austin is hovering around 15%.

So if you're thinking long-term, just know that your resale pool could be limited unless your future buyer fits that specific profile.As for Collier Heights, Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway is still rough, to put it plainly.

Every city is implementing HB 1110 differently, and local conditions vary — but I can help you navigate:📐 Zoning & permitting💡 Site layout and design ideas💰 Feasibility and profit strategies🏡 Exit strategies: rentals, resale, or condos📌 Coming up next: How Condominiumization Can Multiply Your Returns Under Washington's New Housing LawsLet’s connect if you're curious about what your property could become.

Resale sellers may not need to sell, and can typically hold on a lot longer (depending on the seller of course).

You will probably do better with resales, in neighborhoods with more owner/occupant mixture vs new.6.

Here's a quick list we use when advising clients:Avoid septic if possible (higher long-term maintenance)No power lines or flood zones (hurts resale/rentability)Good school district and low-crime zip codeNo HOA or landlord-unfriendly restrictionsBuilt after 1980 to minimize major capital items (plumbing, electrical, HVAC)Single-story brick homes rent well and cost less to maintainFor a deep dive, check out the BiggerPockets books “The Book on Rental Property Investing” and “Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat (BRRRR)”.

They’ve got strong comps and relatively light rehab needs, so I’m confident in the resale potential.I plan to purchase and flip under my LLC, and I have a high credit score.That said, the hard money lenders I’ve spoken with so far are offering terms around 60% ARV with 100% construction financed.