The ones buying OOS that I've talked to at length have been mostly Indianapolis metro area (where my OOS properties are) - someone wanting to buy in Texas wouldn't be talking to me for an hour long conversation.

I have found it is beneficial to rent your smaller homes with the program and your larger homes (same number of bedrooms) in the private market.

I private messaged you. 

. $40-$50k out of pocket, HELOC or private money loan for the remaining $20-$30k 

Property management companies and contractors are the people in your business who make or break you.I will send you a private message to refer you to a property management company that is doing good for me.Don't let the bad experience sway you away from real estate.

Short term it is difficult to make the numbers work, the cost of new construction and the time it takes to zone-plan-build are usually the main reasons why private investors stay clear.

Hello everyone, I have recently gone under contract on a property and was able to agree to a private loan with a family member to purchase and renovate.

If you have strong market knowledge and the ability to find deals, working in acquisitions for a syndicator or a real estate private equity shop could be a good fit. 

I'm a newbie tooSelf education through books is a conversation between the author (mentor) and you.You'll gain knowledge, connections etc but it takes timeAttending meetups, listening to Youtube videos on subject matter further broadens knowledge base

You will find like minded investors, vendors, private money…etc. good luck!