Listening to Jerryll's video filled in more blanks for me in terms of marketing.

They're listening to the people actually buying the house and enjoying the area.

Listen actively to their needs and concerns.

You’re already doing the right thing by plugging into a community like this—plenty of folks here who’ve been in your shoes and are willing to help.I’m from Leesburg - and would love to connect.

I have been listening to Bigger Pockets podcast for a couple of months now and I am learning so much but still in the beginning stages of learning how to jump in to real estate investing.

I would strongly advise you listen to him.

Put yourself in the shoes of an investor: is the property in a good market?

If I were in your shoes, I would set up keyword alerts for the Texas cities you're interested in as well as any other keywords that are relevant to your plans.

I know if I were in your shoes I would want someone to head over (ie...boots on the ground). 

I talked to him by email once a while, and he is a very down to earth guy, always willing to help and to listen as well, very nice people.