They might also prefer to pass the properties onto children/family members - who knows.I do think the opportunity for seller financing will be great with these properties if they become available.

The children live in Germany and aren't interested in anything, they just want everything sold individually, or with the home.Most of the parts of the home, including an intricate 3 story spiral staircase, were shipped or flown in.

I know this subject has been discussed numerous times and yet it still seems to be a "burning" question for many newbies (I am one of them).

Hello Fellow BP'rs,I wanted to throw this topic out into the crowd and see how it surfs.I've been thinking of reasons why people get excited about investing in real estate, but get stuck in analysis paralysis and never pull the trigger, as I, myself, have just as much trouble with this as the next investor.There are obviously numerous, individual barriers that each person must figure out how to overcome: not enough initial capital, no connections, not enough knowledge to where they feel comfortable moving forward, etc, etc.

Jackson though provides one of the highest rent to purchase price ratios out side of small upper mid western towns.. and out right Ghetto areas of the larger industrial cities.I like it there people are friendly children have manners  etc etc.

Go to meetup.com and search for San Antonio real estate investing...you will find numerous meet ups to select.

I am an investment Realtor who has helped numerous BP members get great investment properties here in the Austin and surrounding areas.  

My goals for real estate investing are to replace the income my wife and I make, while still maintaining income/property growth and providing for my children's college education (and more). 

@Wayne Terry, this topic has been covered in numerous forum posts and blogs.

She went on to tell me that the Aunt who passed away, did not have any children but did have 9 other heirs to the property compromised of nieces and nephews.I went on to ask her if she had any idea how much the property might be worth.