I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.

Investing out of state in the KCMO area sounds like a smart move; it’s such an interesting market with plenty of potential.

CT spots like Bridgeport and New Haven also pop up a lot in conversations about good starter markets.

It is very important that the Wrap Mortgage is written at market terms using a knowledgeable attorney, an RMLO, and a servicing entity.These have risk and I'm not saying a new investor should go out and do them. 

How true is this, and how could that affect my real estate strategy if I were to enter the Texas market as a Washington State resident?

This is a good opportunity in a strong market, and with your excellent credit and HELOC funds, you’re in a great position to make this project happen.

After sending out thousands and not getting responses, or at least not good ones, I stopped trying this marketing method.

Hello everyone,I’m expanding into the Chattanooga market and looking to connect with experienced professionals to help with upcoming projects.

Renting to a friend can complicate things, especially if you're starting below market rent.

Do you know the markets you threw out really well?