And every once in a while, an opportunity for a "free" house might come along for an investor who had an empty lot to put it on. 

At this time I don't have a lot to 'bring to the table' so to speak and don't think it would be in good taste to just show up to one and immediately start pitching financing options for my goals.

Living in Fort Worth, TX. I have a small amount of extra cash and want to look into investing in real estate!

Man whatever attorney gets your tenant's case is going to feel like he hit the jackpot. 

While he does cater it to newbies, there's A LOT to comprehend.

I have a lot to learn.

I definitely have a lot to think about though.

I am still learning, still have A LOT to learn, but i figured i would put this out there for everyone to see, get a little feed back, and see if there is anything I could do better.

We obviously have a lot to learn, it just doesn't feel like a good start (what I meant by feeling deflated).He also has a pretty convincing sob story about how he needs the rent money he should be paying me to put a security deposit down for another apartment.

education to seek has a lot to do with what you are specifically wanting to do in the investing business.