The city council and investors have been smart in laying a strong foundation for future growth.6.

I'm confident some of them would not object to a free phone conversation with you, especially if there is a strong likelihood that you'll ask them to do some legal work.

I dare to say that 95% of the people on here that are actually property investors and landlords are not brokers or even agents.As a recommendation, I would strongly advise to listen to the Bigger Pockets Podcasts.

My wife has been looking into the same and she was strongly considering Temple also.

I have been wanting to do a closing on my own for the experience and get a greater understanding I have written a deed that is compliant with all Allegheny county regulations on the website and am planning to drive to the sellers hometown and sign the deed in the presence of a notary.Any major flaws in this plan?

 I would strongly encourage everyone to use Shari Peterson for all of your transactional funding needs.  

Oh yeah, and if you can invest in your backyard or within a 2 to 3 Hour drive you strongly want to consider that. 

Hey Ofer,I guess that depends on how strong of an agent you perceive him to be.

Is the Texas market strong enough for a niche market?

If demand is strong, and supply little, rents are high, etc. that's when you start looking at new construction.