Additionally, while rates aren't historically bad right now, they are higher than 4-5 years ago, and they will be even higher for you as an investor than they were as an owner occupant, which is what you were when you bought originally.I get that you are anxious to add to your portfolio, but that could be achieved without touching your first golden goose.Sometimes on BP, the push is to leverage every last spare penny, but that can be a risky game as the markets shift. 

I have several investors down in the Houston area looking as well

My wife is a Top 50 Realtor who works with investors.

You might even find an episode featuring an investor who's killing it in your market.

Being an out of state investor and having a full time W2 profession along with other responsibilities as a mom, this was exactly how I wanted my investments handled.

Different investors will have different goals.

I think we have the best advantage because we are where many of the investors want to be and we can drive the neighborhoods ourselves and know where the transitioning areas are. 

I agree with @Joe Villeneuve , I am an investor and also own a property management company.

Trying to “take over” a vacant property that appears abandoned is not for the untrained would-be investor.

Seeking to connect with a Real Estate Investor/Contractor in South Shore, MA.