Still have all my capital in it, maybe I'll pull it out once my 5 year ARM is up but for now I'm keeping it in.  I

We have a little more than two months before the private money guys come knocking, but I'm prepared to do what it takes to sell before then.Bottom line, this was a true 70% deal when I went in. I

At same time I’m still trying to figure out what area is good to buy and rent in Houston where it’s not too much to get in. I

Maybe they are family friends with the other agent, maybe the other agent helped them in a jam, or maybe the other agent asked for their business.. you can’t focus on that part.I was a sales manager at a Toyota dealership for years and would get offended for the same reason until about three years in I quit taking it personal and put myself in their shoes.

Bigger Pockets is the greatest community I have ever run across besides the one I live in. I

Make sure the location you buy in is "landlord friendly".   

The market I live in is extremely healthy and aggressive as we are one of the top 5 best economies in the country.

Interest only always scares me especially in a market which is very high (assuming the market you're in is).

@Scott Mac I had thought of doing that before the Ebay guy moved in. I

The potential conservative return on what I put in is well worth it. 3 new bathrooms, new carpet and new flooring in the whole house plus a brand new kitchen.