I ask why and they say "well I did not know my grandpop was going to die" and right when they say that usually they start to understand.Correct.  

I also just started working with Penn State Federal Credit Union.  

I would recommend joining ULI (Urban Land Institute) They have a network of people that can provide exactly what you are looking for I discovered their youtube page last year and started binging......I would like to do the same...

Or start a business which would require a lot more time than owning RE.If it were me and Dallas is appreciating, I'd probably hold onto it since you've had it since 2011.

Their a/c starting leaking and has missing ductwork, and is blowing air in random places.

It's time to start the process as everyone else mentioned above.

These areas offer much more affordable properties, which means they can get into the game with a lower initial investment while still tapping into growing local economies and strong rental demand.I always suggest starting small, maybe with a single-family home or a 2-4 unit property, and hiring a property manager to take care of the day-to-day.

For the crowdfunding and similar platforms that are starting to rise, would the lower returns be a result of the diversification they provide or due to the different risks they come with?

Are there new trends in commission splitting resulting from the NAR lawsuit starting to emerge?

@Krista Lance, I would say with 7 properties that its a good time to start thinking about bookkeeping software.