I started with a 43k HELOC on my primary residence.Starting with 5k or 10k is going to be incredibly difficult if you're looking to buy and hold and don't have any partners.

In a few short months I've learned an incredible amount of information on this website alone via the forums, blogs, podcasts and webinars.

Contact Robert Haynes at Exit Realty Producers.

Also have an incredible arborist if you need any big trees felled, could send you that info in a PM if you need it.Hope this helps!

I still own that home and am a little bitter from that experience, but learned an incredible amount that has led me to be interested in and pursue investing in real estate... for a profit...

Imagine having several properties in a ROTH producing income that isn't taxable!

I have to say that there are an incredible amount of people in this general area looking for the same things I am, with the connections, experience and knowledge that I do not yet have.

Generally, the time to produce proof of funds is covered in the real estate purchase contract and allows for X days to prove you have the funds on a cash offer. 

So far I've found door knocking on 30-60-90 pre foreclosures and bandit sign leads to be the highest producing. ...and for clarity, I understand my primary action should always be speaking with motivated sellers who have equity. ...

Honestly for RE most of the Texas markets are just incredible right now.