If so, are you paying a 3rd party site for the leads or can you get them by going to the courthouse?

Focus on properties in high-demand markets where rent rates comfortably cover expenses.

I'd recommend doing some research into the markets.

If there is no mortgage payment at present, escrow items are not added back in the above explanation.It's more nuanced than this and there are many exceptions/caveats, but this gives a high-level explanation. 

I recommend using an experienced agent to help you buy especially off-market deals to help avoid costly mistakes.  

Texas allows online sales now, but not many places doing it.

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

I have recently noticed a few articles posted on mainstream sites such as marketwatch about back door Roth IRA.

When demand is high, your returns will be lower.  

The best thing I would recommend is getting a duplex near a dog park that way you're not sacrificing way too much.