My phone isn't ringing constantly because I don't handle maintenance, nine times out of ten the tenant is actually making improvements to the home, and I can charge a little above market rent because they're actually owning the property, and I can buy cheaper properties that need some TLC, do no work to it and sell it as is to somebody who doesn't mind doing the work in exchange to be an owner of a home.I do lease options on every single one of my properties, I can't imagine switching over to traditional rentals.

Champion Forest?

In terms of partners, my friends seem to be too busy buying engagement rings or renting swanky downtown lofts right now, and it's proven difficult to find someone willing or able to start this with me.  

Check out Meetup.com for the RING & BP Acadiana.Call me with any questions.

If you ever want to meet up for lunch or a coffee to talk just give me a ring. 

I've done a great deal of study and reading on the subject but would like to see it first hand before throwing my hat in the ring.

(Cypress area) and 249 (Champions/Spring area) and is not near Jersey Village.

Your phone will not stop ringing as long as the property cash flows.  

The really Good Agents work nights and weekends and take time to build their clientele, and Always pick up the phone when it rings.

Start attending meetups in the area (look in meetup.com) RING, Chesterfield REIA, Todd Millers Wholesaling Meetup are good places to start.