I have done research and have learned a lot about investing, but I am so happy I found BiggerPockets so that I can connect/interact with this great community that I am sure I will learn a WHOLE LOT more from. 

We joined our local REIA (CFRI) which has provided a great foundation to develop our knowledge.I’m looking forward to interacting with you and appreciate any advice.

@Dave Foster, Yes the client moved from Penn to San Diego for a new job.

They NYTimes has a very good rent v buy calculator:http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/upshot/buy...One major flaw when analyzing rent v buy is you need to compare apples to apples.

I bought my first home during the peak of the great recession and am now interested in making moves in the real estate in WA but in TX as well for SFH (3/2, 1,100 – 1,500 Sq ft)I joined BiggerPockets as a way to interact with like-minded individuals interested in the industry and hope to learn from many of you in the coming months. 

Welcome to Tulsa and BP Justin Foster.  

When I interact with a home seller I always let them know that I'm an agent and take several steps further than that.

My experience has allowed me to manage multi-million dollar budgets and interact with C-Suite executives who depended on my advice to make decisions.

@Mikila Foster  You got a "rare 2 acre parcel close to town" for $70k? 

@Justin Foster Thanks for the reply Justin.