Thank you @James Wise I look forward to offering my opinion as well as hearing others' opinion. 

@James Wise -- I'd guess that there are some deals to be found around Sandy's local market, but the challenge might be the high rent-to-value ratio in the market.With a median price of $178,242 and rent around $1,300 for a SFD, this is a borderline market with a 0.7% R/V ratio. 

Hey there @James Swindle! 

@James Bynum Taking into account the other thread that you also just started, you are certainly in a very good position to start investing in SOMETHING.

Originally posted by @James Miller:Hi Austin:There's not enough information in your question to give you a solid answer.

@James WiseThanks for you advice!

@James Wise, what do you say to keep things positive and keep the lines of communication open?

@James O'Connor You shouldn't guess your numbers.

Originally posted by @James Lindsey:I'd love to find a regular REI meet up here or around Austin that meets outside normal working hours or on the weekends. 

James,Although getting expert inputs never hurts you have to balance that with what are your true needs for an attorney and CPA to purchase a duplex that you will live in?