I am thinking of forming an LLC soon.

Certificates of eligibility: The VA issues and updates CEO forms which establish a Veteran's eligibility in writing and can be obtained with the following: 1) DD-214. 2) VA Form 26-1 880.

 I think many people would look at that and think it's a possibility for an investment me personally I would never do anything even close to those numbers 2400 a month rent for 315,000 price would Be a no goPrice would have to be well below 200k for me 

I never have an agent I always go directly to the agent that listed the property in my opinion it makes no sense to do it any other way  Think about it the listing agent is going to make a double commission if they sell to me  If they sell to you they make half the commission who do you think they're going to push for me or you drop your agent and calling the properties yourself 

Another thing that worked for me was when I drive around which I am joy doing it with my wife if I see a house that's been abandoned out the country or find out who owns it often it's a farmer who doesn't use it anymore I've gotten two different places like that for $500 down

If there is anyone who has some advice for me and/or lenders who they recommend please comment!

The rest are all pretty straightforward.The yard for me is questionable, but it depends on the lease, if it's enumerated in the lease (renter/tenant will be responsible for maintaining the yard) and you have before and after pictures, you should be ok in charging the securty deposit.

Eliza,Here is what this sounds like to me:"I've got a business that doesn't throw enough cash for me to do what I want to do.

While some are saying it's impossible to come out with free rent around Austin, I want to see if there might be someone on this site who can help find something that will be incredibly cheap for me (please don't just say it's impossible, thank you).Ideally I'd like to be located within ten miles of 78726 where I work my day job.

Therefore, there aren't too many convincing reasons for me to ask for less than the full 2x as a deposit.