The only wholesaler I trust in Houston is @Mat Trenchard at Senna House Buyers. 

Originally posted by Mat Lewczenko:Jason, what do you mean by "duplicates"?

A friend of mine works for a small  laundry mat chain that is for sale. 

@Brian BerryYou know the old trick where a neighborhood brat would fill a paper bag with dog poop on your welcome mat, light it up, ring the bell, and run?

Indeed, the argument can be made that, as hotel rates go up, there is an opportunity to cater to the budget conscious/strapped traveler who doesn't mind staying in an unappealing area.

For instance, to buy up a bunch of rental properties when you're strapped for cash is dangerous.

If you're strapped for cash it can be a good option but I try to avoid it.

I'd really recommend  painting the railings white, and maybe put some flower beds outside, or a nice welcome mat?  

There are moment frames, hold downs, strapping, saddles, A-35's, and a bunch of other stuff like the bolts that hold the foundation and the framing together.

And this particular partner has been pre-qualed for a $300k fha loan for the same building....So, if you guys don't wanna be strapped for cash after the your first purchase, scrap the fha loan and use a portion of your resources as a down payment for a long term, non-owner occupied, investor loan.