It can take months to get tenants out and cost thousands.

It saved us literally thousands when the GC got the waiver from the sub, then kept the money for themselves.

It is hundreds, maybe thousands of dollars in damage.

With RealtyShares, you get access to thousands of pre-screened accredited investors and the ability to raise capital for your debt or equity real estate offering through our streamlined funding process.

Real buyers can buy, or agree to buy, have the seller in some cases terminate a contract and/or wait you out.Virtual wholesalers aren't going to be buying 10 REOs and spinning them off without the ability to perform, buying and then selling.There's a thousand things that could happen to crack any deal, I'd say you're chasing your tail. :)

Would buying an investment property first ruin my chances of getting FHA financing for a personal residence (presumably at 3% down) later down the road ?

After going through a rehab budget in the tens of thousands, a mere $125 to shoot great photos of the finished product is worth every penny!

Texas may have thousands of rentals in one city that are over $1,000 but my area probably has less than 20 of them in the entire town. 

I've bought over 1000 sfrs and thousands of apartments in 7 different states over my career.  

It's like having thousands of really smart and experienced RE people as your best friends!