I strive for 15+% CoCR.

Each offices is independently owned and operated so while they strive for the McDonald's approach the personality of the managing broker and the owners colors your experience at the office.

I very much strive to save my owners money especially on repairs/upgrades because retail prices for most things are just too high for an investor.

I am still in the learning process and striving to save up capital, which I am completely aware of the fact that it will be a great ordeal, but definitely manageable.

You should strive to get a good discount off of FMV.

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, looks like a great community of individuals striving for similar goals.  

An influx of millennial job-seekers drawn to the low cost of living compared to coastal markets, combined with growth in Internet and technology sector jobs, make Austin one of the most desirable metros for renters" And, a bonus for investors (but not good news for those striving to own a home), a limited number of Austin renters will graduate to homeownership.

If one of your goals is to achieve financial freedom in the next 10 years (aka quitting the W2 job, which is what most of us here are striving to accomplish) is it a good use of time and worth taking the debt?

First option, you have to be perfect no matter what and if not you failed and the other option is a person that strives for perfection knowing that it is unobtainable.

He strives for greatness and is a true engineer and business man.