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Maybe there will not be any crazy global disturbances that increase US rates.

San Antonio is home to over 18 colleges and universities, 4 military bases, 2 major medical centers, and large employers like Toyota and USAA.

I have zero experience with real estate other than being a renter.A little about me: I'm a recent Purdue University graduate who moved to South Baltimore for a full-time job.

I graduated from the University of Florida in 2006 with a degree in Finance.

Follow the major commuting highways out of Dallas 1-1.5 hours and find a small town.Look for towns with regional universities/colleges, hospitals, expanding manufacturing.I see some turn-key operators here in Atlanta following that strategy.

I am looking at any areas between Harbor Pointe and University of Washington.

The job of a wholesaler is this "Universal Problem Solver"So we take on tasks others don't want to and for that we add value, and once you add value.

About a B+ to A- neighborhood.3 br/2.5baPrice: 75,000CoC vs 50%: 23%Cap Rate: 8.3%Allin: ~$12000ARV: 90,000Built in early 2000's------Connecticut Avenue: Next door to the university, crime isn't an issue in the surrounding area but can be if you go too far out.