Current State: Knowing the neighborhood(s) we target, and having driven them (regularly) I have a pretty decent list of "looks distressed" properties.

I am a regular person (not realtor or agent), what are the steps to buy from Crexi or LoopNet? 

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I specialize in investment property loans, and I’m happy to help you figure out which loan type would fit your strategy best.Also, regarding your question on meetups—there are some great real estate investment clubs in North Texas (Dallas REIA, for example) that host regular networking events.

How would a high appraisal on this home have something to do with buying a new home unless you plan on leveraging this and taking cash out and putting a regular mortgage on it.

Seams aren't perfect but are not bad now, looks like it will end up being a regular maintenance task but at least I don't have to pull up the baseboards anymore!

She already works, but now will have her regular low wage job, schooling full time, and will be getting a part time job added to her schedule. 

Definitely several good ones out there, there are 2 REIA's from what I've been able to find, and then some other local meetups and events that happen regularly.

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