My wife and I have been looking to buy for the last several months in Houston, more specifically lazybrook/timbergrove and also looking in Shepard forest and goof. Ideally we would like to be in timbergrove area but we realize some of the houses are above our price range and that limits the number of houses that appeal to us and can afford. Our price range goes up to 525k which should be more than enough to get us into the neighborhood. We do not have to be in an all updated house but want good bones and a decent lot size(6000+) The reason I'm posting is because we have been beat out on 4 different homes all of which we have come in at or above asking. I guess we just want to know if there is any chance for us. We have all of our finances in order, offer quick closing dates, and jump on houses of interest on the first day. In every case we have been beat out by flippers offering cash or someone offering more than 10k plus asking. If there are any tips anyone has for buying in what appears to be a redhot area they would be greatly appreciated. I know there is a house for us it has just become emotionally taxing at this point and we want to look as attractive as possible to buyers to get a house under contract. Thanks in advance.