Economic optimism is causing folks to want zestimate or more. :( You might come to the REIA meetings and talk with the locals who are doing deals as another networking tactic.

For logged in users, that should be pointing you to http://www.biggerpockets.com/settings/pro which you can get to directly by going to the ACCOUNT menu in the blue nav, clicking on Settings, and then visiting the PRO tab.We'll get it fixed for everyone else ASAP.

This website has TONS of info on just about any RE legalities in the state of TX.Just look at the menu on the left hand side.http://www.lonestarlandlaw.com

That's not to say there isn't a very specific definition of ROI, but what ROI is telling you may not be exactly what you want to know.There are lots of specific return metrics -- cash-on-cash, IRR, return on equity, etc -- that can be used to evaluate the financial performance of a deal, and it's up to you to determine what metrics you care about and what you're trying to optimize for.I would recommend getting familiar with several different performance metrics, figure out what information each is conveying about the performance of the property, and then use the one(s) that are providing the information you really care about.

I am planning to send several letters/postcards to each over the course of the six months.Assuming money/time is not an issue, what is the optimal number of times to contact a lead over the course of six months?

Otherwise pretty much the standard, cut down on restaurants (dollar menu), old car (liability ins. only saves a ton), Goodwill clothes, now living in one of my rentals.

Talking or writing about the steps, while useful, won't optimize the learning.Food for thought...

An owner that is not putting that type of animal in an optimal environment is doing the animal a huge disservice and putting their needs ahead of the animals.

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Take a look at the investment calculators under "Analyze" menu above to get acquainted with an intro to purchase price on potentially worthwhile deals.