Before you get there I would try to acquire a few properties however you like such as creative financing, just to get you some cashflow and to continue to grow your portfolio.

It has provided no estimate of when distributions will be resumed.Nonetheless, it continues its barrage of self-promotion and continues to project large profits on current offerings.The proof is in the pudding.

As for the areas to target, my goal in getting our feet wet as real estate investors--and since we plan to be living in Sac--is to find a property we can live in while renting out one or more units to help cover our housing expenses, which we can then hold and continue to rent out when we move.

Is it better to be  referred to one than to continue wasting time looking for one?

Your continuous efforts of slander won't do anything.

Then rent the bigger home out using a property manager, allowing her to possibly cash flow and maintain that asset and let it continue to grow in value.Encourage her to consult with a CPA or tax attorney to explore the best strategy tailored to her situation.

I like this strategy and plan to continue. 

Instead of selling the home, you could continue to rent it at market prices either to the seller or a new tenant once the initial lease was complete.

I am continuing to buy residential properties.

This area is going to see tremendous growth as the city of Bryan continues to expand on its Midtown plans.