I'm an engineer in the Austin area but have been fascinated by real estate ever since I purchased my home 2 years ago.  

That's why I was thinking of going the agent route (plus, it's just really fascinating to me) or possibly corporate.

I also find the Airbnb model fascinating, though very high touch and hope to find a good market to experiment with that in - currently Cape Coral, Daytona Beach, Orlando or Miami seem like good options but that's down the line. 

I wanted to revive this since it’s fascinating and I wanted to some clarifications.From what I understand, the core of the principle is the savings in interest payments on the original mortgage, by titling the allocation of interest vs principal. 

Now, you have me fascinated as to how you entered this market from CA.

I'm sorry I'm not more help but I am fascinated by your story.

It has always fascinated me since I was very young.

I went to UofT, so Toronto is close to my heartIf you too are dumbfounded by the reality of every former parking lot turning into a condo development in GTA, here's a fascinating read on Canadian (and Toronto in particular) condo and greater housing market:http://www.cansofunds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Canso-Px-The-Canadian-Housing-Market-July-2013-Revised-2.pdf

I am a newbie to the sight and have been fascinated with the networking potential and information that is readily available.

@Chris Seveney  Fascinating.