For a GC/carpenter, the highest‑leverage play is value‑add buy‑and‑hold using BRRRR or a light hybrid: buy dated but solid properties, do targeted cosmetic/mechanical upgrades you can execute fast, place a quality tenant, then refinance and recycle capital .

They will get poorer real fast.  

The key now is to act fast and secure this price before someone else catches wind of how good a deal that $250k price point is. 

Having your lender ready to go lets you move fast and write stronger offers, which matters a lot in competitive markets.

Traditional lenders are tightening up, and a lot of flippers are having to pivot fast to keep deals moving.Curious — how are you funding your flips right now?

Your list makes total sense, especially when you’re thinking long-term (purchase, rehab, ongoing management) with a few rentals — that can get messy fast if you try to track it all manually.I use Baselane’s platform and it’s been good for many of the things you mentioned: I can track rental income and expenses, tag transactions to specific properties, and it helps me stay organized for bookkeeping — so I’m not juggling spreadsheets for every little cost.

Define target zip codes and property type, verify rent ranges with a local PM, and run a daily “noise-to-numbers” scan so you can underwrite fast and make steady offers.

Add lifestyle value, not just fixtures.Since you’re near two hospitals, think about what those renters specifically value:blackout shades in bedroomsa quiet, comfortable workspacea simple “starter kit” of essentials for MTR (good mattress, desk lamp, fast WiFi if you furnish)These don’t cost much but make your unit the obvious pick for a traveling nurse over a generic rental.6.

If you want fast traction on a rental in the DFW area, I’d hit these right away:Zillow / Trulia / HotPads – Zillow syndicates out to multiple sites, and that’s where a huge chunk of renters start.Apartments.com – Even if it’s a single-family, it gets a lot of traffic in Dallas.Facebook Marketplace & Local FB Groups – Tons of local renters search here, and it’s free.

Love the initiative—stacking skills before you can transact will set you up to move fast later.