Since I was in Texas and planned on staying there I found out that I was qualified to take a test and become a broker so I took the test and I got a license.Regardless of what I he'd I felt more comfortable with the construction business.  

I needed to close but will likely look for a company that is more comfortable with LLCs and students than State Farm.

You could also stay involved in the transaction if there is a substantial enough spread between PITI (e.g. $600) and market rent ($1,200).

My ultimate goal is to purchase and develop land in the ever receding outer exurbs in my region.Here is a little about my world of late: Home Automation and Security technology is developing at breakneck speeds these days and staying on the cutting edge is a full time job, especially when it comes to understanding the vulnerabilities associated with these new technologies (think "Hackers"...they really, really, really do wreak havoc..no joke).

He stays in gwinnett, but is willing to travel.If interested, inbox me and I'll give you his contact details.

Which medium do you feel most comfortable using?

Once I get solid contacts, I will feel more comfortable doing it on my own.

There can be exceptions (like this year we had a stellar condo price growth), but most of the time they lag in price appreciation, and in case of downturn first one to get hit.I will stay away from Aberdeen or rural WA, unless you really know your stuff.

So for a 100k home you would be looking at $310-890 annually depending on the deductible you were comfortable with.

Here In San Diego,  some of My clients loan at 20%,4 points and 9.5% depending on the deal. down payment may go up to 30%, but my best guy stays at 9.5% which adter reading the thread I think is pretty good.