But, because of the job base - when the economy dipped the unemployment soared (seriously, the president-to-be stopped bye personally it was that bad) and houses like this were going for well under $20k. 

I refer people to them and vice versa. it is just easier and simpler that way for me.

Yes you may not exchange personal business property for investment real estate and vice versa. 

You can always switch from mileage to actual, but not vice versa. 

@Brian Burke Good to see the president/CEO of Praxis on here parting knowledge from education and experience.

The vice president of lending walked the property with me during the inspection, and I was 100% sure they would close the deal despite this being a value add deal.

Steve Crorey, 2018 ABoR president, said, "Austin-area housing market activity has bucked the trend of a cool-weather slowdown over the last several years, maintaining much of the momentum from the summer months through the end of the year.

A call in advance to the president of the REIA will prime the pump for your list.You might check for any local LinkedIn groups as an additional way to build.

Lets assume Mr Banker is the branch president at Bank A, he may look at your ability to repay the loan and make an investment in you.

Given that it will be right at a year before the new president takes over, I doubt there's anything any of them can do to prevent a recession.