@Lamont Johnson you really need to be up to speed on all of it in regards to real estate transactions and how closings work including closing costs, prorations etc.

The town has cable, high speed Internet etc...  

Never heard of them.But want to say welcome to BP community, hope all is well.What was my driving force was eating up audio books to speed up the gaining knowledge process, in return I would gather my questions faster for more deeper research.also all podcast/video-blogs from BP, listen to all of them until you start feeling a craving for a certain niche, then focus more on that new found hunger.recommended books:-Rich Dad Poor Dad-Millionaire Real Estate Agent (known as the Red book within REA's)-Millionaire Real Estate Investor (known as the Blue book within REA's)-4 hour work week-The E Myth for Real Estate Investors-Profit First-10x Rule-Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Real Estate Investing (free from BP)Good luck, you seek , you will find#keepthehustle #lifeisworthliving #rethinklife

save, save, save...God Speed!

I'm not as up to speed on Austin as I am on North Texas, but my understanding from investor friends in the area is that pricing makes cash flow from rentals very tight.

The consent judgment speeds up the process, especially in judicial states.

There are good West Michigan folks here on BP, and more good connections will speed up your success.  

Be flexible, a speed boat turns faster than a battleship, design your fleet with speed boats.

Family business - call to day,"Until you get up to speed with creative methods of controlling real estate, I would suggest you work with an investor (coach), someone who has a portfolio of residential and commercial properties.

Cash speeds the buying process because it eliminates a lot of hassles.