You have started on the right track, by engaging in studies of REI, listening to the podcasts to gain additional knowledge and understanding of this expansive field with various niches.Yes, it's challenging to have a full time job and do REI part time.

To many managers fail to see the ROI on MAINTAINING great tenant relations and solely focus on their acquisition systems and not RETENTION measures.

My underwriting numbers are as follows:Purchase Price: $600,000INCOME:Gross Income: $94,032Vacancy: 5% (property has historically maintained strong occupancy).

I do know that developers are very focused on the I-10/1604 area right now, which is just south of Leon Valley.Building Classes...very short descriptions:A: top-quality building, getting the highest rents, very well-maintained, best locationsB: One-step below "A".

It is very similar to stainless steel but better to maintain (no finger print residue, easy toclean and always looks nice)

There are costs for maintaining the trusts and there are formalities to be followed.Having General Liability insurance also protects your assets as in the case of a lawsuit you may be defended at the cost of the insurance company and they may also pay all or a big portion if you lose.

Keep studying the market and get real good and comfortable penciling out your purchase offers.  

I have been doing some reading on how to study a market for investing and after I read several articles I feel confident in knowing how to investigate a market but then 5 minutes later I feel lost and don't know where to start.

Most investors, like myself, studied from serious texts and applied what we learned in the field.

Mary's University in San Antonio, TX ('07-'11) where my two majors were Financial Services/Risk Management and Entrepreneurial Studies.