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.

What class of neighborhood do you want or have to be in.  I

Also, when you make a sale say 5 years in, is the remaining interest on the mortgage dissolved?