I've been studying the Fort Worth / Dallas area to do a flip and been trying to get a realistic idea of local cost.

I anticipate spending a significant amount of money in engineering and land studies and I will need to find a land owner who is not in a rush to close. 

In one of the best-known studies illustrating this particular human vanity, in 1981 161 driving students in Sweden and the USA were asked about their safe-driving skills, 93% of the American students considered themselves above-average, while only 69% of the Swedes did likewise.

I will be studying zoning in the area and researching all related information to paint myself a better picture of my options.

The good news is that based on my study last night the underlying risk issues seem to not be real risks in Texas so the issue may just go away on its own. 

(remember who coined it @Brandon Turner  :] )Here are some OCD study habits that I've consistently carried out along my voyage:-taking detailed notes that appeal to me-writing down my favorite episodes, as well as a bunch of other useful data/information points.

Be ready to study up on the law for how that works in your state: it will be different than it is in my state.So, a few things to think about. 

At the moment I'm studying everything about real estate investment and the BP books are great.

From what I've studied and what my mentors have told me, the Lubbock market has been minimally affected by recessions, when compared to other local markets.

And no mistakes are going to be so catastrophic that you can't recover.I see a lot of people wanting to learn and study and go to meetings and prepare and be so ready and knowledgeable to tackle this industry.