Some of them are rockstars and have a drive in their job, those few that I know have provided me their database of open vouchers that need to be fulfilled and they are having a hard time.

If you anticipate a big change in interest rates, what factors do you believe will drive this change?

All of these are within a half-hour's drive or slightly more. 

While we have not yet secured our first property, we have spent the last year+ educating ourselves, networking, driving for dollars, and substantially reducing our debt load.  

I drive for a dollar, actually I walk for a dollar, finding great deals in the hot spots of Mexico City (Condesa and Roma) How did you finance this deal?

Also a bit worried about finding renters since its a bit far from the University, but still within a 10 min driving distance.Thank you!

If you want the best coverage in case something happens, call an independent agent and tell them you want a policy with Chubb...then be prepared to write a big fat check for that premium.As Dave Ramsey used to say, drive into any major city in the US and look at the names on the largest buildings downtown...usually either an insurance company or a bank, or both.

You can drive one hour a month to drive by and ensure the place is still standing, or ask your tenant to send photos.

Can someone post web links to the web sites or at least spell out the full name of ESS?

Since you are in Dallas, TX you can go on the Colling County Clerks's web site and get access to all the foreclosure listings every month.