Texas is a great place to earn income (no income tax) and buy property (reasonable prices) but the government taxes property pretty hard since it is the main income especially for schools.

Our BOR here pulls in over a million, they sell education, support RE supplies, take in membership fees and govern members, the franchise is held by an investor.RE is not just flipping houses or buying and holding rentals, there are many related real estate activities that, if you work smart and hard, you can exceed your goals.None of this is overnight, it's all slow and steady to get there.If you need it next year this isn't the industry for you, unless you can follow Jerry W.'

Partnering, formally or informally with a GC having them finance materials and labor to the end eliminates the need to finance the rehab, simply contract on a turn-key basis.Don't forget government as a financing source, economic development loans, tax abatements and bond financing can be used in connection with private funding.

You have the right to object to any charges you would like but the procedure is probably governed by State law. 

The Ontario government back in the early 90's past a bill that mandated all municipalities must allow a min of two units per property.

If there's a major change in government throughout the Middle East, and it becomes more stable, perhaps prices fall back.

Are there any professional organizations or sites that you go to regularly, such as government information, professional appraisal sites, title insurance/closing information or maybe real estate schools?

Wondering if anyone has watched Porter Stansberry's video on Youtube or at his website www.endofamerica15.com. if so what are your thoughts on his predictions of whats to become of our government and the devaluation of the dollar.

This was before the new government standards went into effect on diesel, and diesel was actually cheaper than gasoline.

The government is huge, tenants have more rights than than a pedestrian on a school crosswalk.Unfortunately, it's hard to hand money to our landlords for their nonsense when we know we can do a better job.