If you’re open to short term rentals, there are lots of places across the state that can really work.I’m a local investor-friendly realtor and work with both long-term and short-term rental clients.

Thanks...from all of your REI friends.

The first few weeks were great, but at some point, you realize that all of your friends are working and you can only watch that much daytime TV.

The price points are still affordable - around $120k-$180k, plus the laws are super landlord-friendly. 

A friend of mine bought a new home and upon moving in, there was a massive crack in the home. 

I like how some people have said change the word “mentor” with “friend”.

There are opinions on these forums and people have a right to them and people may take it as criticism. real estate is not a business where everyone is friendly and just as you have shown from whoever was trying to scam you and has nothing to do with doing your best, its about being educated before moving forward. 

Even if it takes you a year to pull down your first deal, you are killing it my friend!

It results in tenant friendly laws.  

Some people seem to get locked in to one place they find, or a place a friend or family member is selling without really evaluating the available market.In a small town in East Texas I would think your biggest risk is a big player coming to town that can absolutely crush a smaller player.