**Tools I've seen remote flippers use:**- **Propstream** - Great for lead generation + basic comps.

CRM tagging and basic automation helps a lot here, otherwise it gets messy fast.What CRM are you running your follow-up through?

We have seen this exact pattern play out in other regulated short term rental markets, and Austin is not immune to basic supply and demand mechanics.

On the other hand, hiring a CPA makes sense if you want added value beyond basic tax filing.

Start small and make your Big Mistakes Early.You already have all the basics down.  

And that's just an LLC and not a legal construct.Here is what I personally do (after a landlord for over 15 years and also beeing on the board of a landlord association, where we are basically the go-to for everything bad that happens to landlords) I personally only have a few very normal LLC's that are in my State - and frankly are required for commercial lending.

Speed was the name of the game when rates were at 3-4% and you could basically print money on anything you bought below 80% ARV.

Especially since he didn't know anything about plumbing when I asked him some basic questions...I wonder if they were going to try to use him to get a discount on rent for "repairs" he did....Anyone ever seen anything like this???

A basic hot water heater replacement in my area would be $1000-1500 depending on a few things.

(Which means YOU are basically running a LTR, not a STR.)