Make sure to keep educating yourself by reading and listening to podcasts, but don’t neglect the personal relationships part of the business - get out there and see some properties and meet people in person!

4 - Any excellent recommends on inexpensive full service co-hosting?

I’m still focusing on what I can bring to the table for business relationships with potential mentors and agents, I have been reading more and listening to podcasts, etc.

I now have a great relationship with one of the agents as well as the inspector. 

Legal lending limit,  geographical restrictions, 5/7/10 year rates, Amort maximum, DSCR Req, max Leverage, banking relationship. 

However, if there's an office that provides excellent support & training, perhaps I'd consider it. 

Now, I don't begrudge anyone from making a living, and I always seek to create win/win business relationships - but honestly I could quit my high-income white collar job and bill myself out for snow shoveling and gross more income if people are paying these prices in the bids.  

I want to be honest and maintain good relationship with the original lender, so I don't want to cause any trouble for him. 

Excellent!

I'm hoping to connect with some experienced investors in Texas and across the country, and build some long-lasting relationships!