We still figuring things out because having a property free and clear feels so much better than having mortgages I bet but I think we have to look at This as a business that has to be grown. idk I'm still a newbie but thats how what I see now.Also we're renting for $1,100 a month. what can be the exit strategy for this with our banks issues at the moment  ?

Hi, i'm an out of country investor and am looking for reliable info to help me pin point the right market to invest in the US.What are reliable and up to date web sites in which i could get general info on Metros, Cities and Neighborhoods.

Considering you're working part time your best bet is to pick up something else part time to supplement your income. 

It's a safe and smart bet to get rid of your student debt. 6.5% beats the S&P 500 average and so it certainly wouldn't be foolish to pay that off.

with commish and holding cost 170k becomes less than 100k.its OK nothing to right home about and I bet hard to wholesale to a builder.Buddy Holmes  if your not in the ARB ( New St. is)  permits 45 Days total cost 5k  plus cost of architect plans.. its builder dream there..

After doing a little more research it seems that portfolio lenders are my best bet for my situation at this point.I am new to all this, can anyone tell me how I can find portfolio lenders in my area and how can I distinguish between a regular lender and portfolio?

For one year spend time-frame, I would do one of two things....Put it in a savings account (safest bet)orIf you currently work at a place that has a 401(k) with a match, then max out the 401(k) contributions.  

Otherwise I bet she could point you to someone.

I guess the bottom line is I'm placing my bets that they will continue to grow to the point where their revenue will exceed their operating costs.From what I'm seeing Rich Uncles, Realty Mogul and Fundrise only offer REITs to non-accredited investors.

You have to watch an area over a period of time to know what the going rents are. 3) taxes are on the county assessor web site but know if the valuation is well below the purchase price you will see a sharp increase a year or so after you buy when the county adjusts the valuation.