@Bryan Cavellier, You can 1031 with any US property including Guam, the USVI and ...drum roll- The Northern Marianas Islands (go figure but I actually had a realtor from there in a class of mine recently) into any other US or one of those territories.  1031 is a federal statute so it's applied the same in all locals with just a few variations state to state at the state level. 

I'd suggest attending any local PadSplit events if you can.

Reading how-to investing books, listening to investing podcasts and going to local investor meetups are great ways to learn the ropes. 

Most Doctor loan programs are portfolio loans which the lender (almost always a local/regional depository institution) holds internally on their balance sheet.

My plan is to contact some local Real Estate Attorneys, and Title Companies, to give me hopefully some more knowledge.

If I were you, I would purchase a duplex or triplex if you're able and make sure you learn the local tenant/landlord laws inside and out or hire an experienced property manger.

Good morning, im a local realtor in the mcallen area.

Also, I would suggest going to DIG (Diversified Investors Group) as well as DPI (Delco Property Investors) as they are two local REIA groups where you can meet other wholesalers and investors.

A lot of places up here in WA you must have cause for a lease non-renewal.Check your local laws too, a lot of places require proper notice to be given prior to lease non-renewal.

Consulting local real estate agents to gauge resale potential for BTR units in San Antonio.4.