I am also in the process of prospecting another investment property here in corpus.

I am currently residing just outside of Jacksonville, FL. Purchased a home in February with the VA loan. Determined to find some way to pay off debt quicker and become financially free I decided to read some books and...

How should I vet the prospective ones who reach out?

Eventually you need to be able to appreciate the value either through value add, increased rent, future prospects, or a have a personal benefit. 

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Worth a read for all you prospective homeowners/investors.Bottom LineThere is always reason to be positive!

I would rather get it fixed because all of my prospective tenants love the idea of having one.

Eastern KY just does have good prospects and people are moving away for better employment just down the road.

If a prospective sec 8 tenant inquires about renting my property, can't I simply reply my property is not section 8 approved?

hi Tony:like you, am just starting out as well and am attracted to the Houston Area (cos am bullish on its prospects and that was where I had my first real job!).