My daughter is a freshman, so I'm new to this position, and this last summer we moved to a house on a couple acres in Katy, for the sole purpose of our kids going to Katy High School (I have a 6th grader, and pre-k, so I'll be involved for some time). 

Lane Kawaoka  I am not involved enough in the conventional lending business enough to have any clue on this.. my hunch is though I don't see it rising..

Don't just read get involved answer/ask questions you will start to learn that you know more then you may have thought and will also learn a lot as well. 

This means that a real estate agent usually must be involved.

I suggest checking the building history to see if there are any existing violations that you'd have to clear up and if there's any civil penalties involved.

It has definitely opened my eyes to what I could potentially get involved in.

For the past few months, I've made a conscious effort decision that I am going to get involved in the world of real estate investing.

I have a dream to be able to work with people in a selfless manner in order that all who are involved wins. 

There are lots of great opportunities in Real Estate along with rewarding work that's involved.

Glad you're here.There are lots of ways to learn more and getting involved in the local real estate investor community in Maryland is something I'd also put on the beginner list.