A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

He said I would only need to keep it heated to around 35 degrees to keep it from heaving.

I have a vast degree of experience in section 8 rentals myself.

I am inclined to this option as it would allow me to return home to assist my parents and save money while pursuing my law degree.- Does anyone think this is a sound idea?

[Source: National Association of Home Builders]Demand: The chart below illustrates the steady increase in household formation, a key driver of housing demand.

I just got an email from VRBO about joining MISTRA. Does anyone have any experience (good or bad)? Benefits?

Private placements are inherently risky by that very fact - they are not regulated or audited  to the degree that a publicly traded company is.  

YEs, it's cheating, but you won't be the first who has done this.Side note - I never understood why a college degree counts for S**t towards being a GC.

And of course, most homes have HOA's (homeowners associations) that can be $20-$250/month to pay for community maintenance, sometimes lawn care, cable/internet, amenity upkeep, pool, security etc. 

Hey guys, late to the party, but I'm heavily involved in investment real estate as a Broker Associate and investor in Fredericksburg, TX as well as our second home in Natchez, MS.