Sometimes you have to probe a bit.You should ask the case worker for how their approval is being modeled.

Great place to live and would certainly recommend, but the inventory here is tough as most investors are holding.

Commercial is very tough compared to residential to get into with limited funds/assets.

Same as you, I have never made a claim.Indeed it has been tough these past few years in the Midwest given the contraction of carriers and increase of premium.

If you find a deal with solid cash flow, partnering up might give you more flexibility while still allowing you to control and operate the property.Out-of-State Opportunities: If the local market makes it tough to find larger value-add properties, you could consider diversifying into other markets with lower barriers to entry.

With there being a base there, there is always a good amount of tenant turnover from contract workers stationed there.

It's tough to recommend without sitting down and talking to you to determine what your goals are.What I would suggest is just buying an occupied or vacant house that doesn't need reno or minor reno, then either have a realtor rent it out for you and you take over day to day management, or you can put PM in place. 

If you are just picking up "deals" hoping someone will pay a premium in a struggling market, then it will be tough for anyone to sell. no matter how many lists, emails, or phone calls you make. 

Yes price tags are intimidating around here and the market can be tough.

I'd look around the edges of DFW.....draw a big circle around the DFW area and then invest just on the outside of it.I think Waco is pretty tough right now.