I am looking to purchase real estate for both investment purpose as well as to offset as much tax liability as possible. 

I was living abroad buying/selling real estate mostly land, and some land with structures.

Are they just rubber-stamping or do they have real criteria?

I am new to real estate investing and looking to connect with any local investor.

Are these real numbers?

Hi BP, I am looking to invest the OKC market long term hold real estate. 

In Texas, as a licensed agent, you’re generally required to use TREC-approved forms for real estate transactions unless an exception applies, like (I believe) leases longer than 1 year or where no TREC form exists.

There is no stock account that gives the leverage real estate does, at as low interest rate real estate does, at as low risk/ volatility real estate does. 

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

It's great that you're focused on saving and educating yourself before diving into real estate.