:-)Getting your pre-approval is great for submitting offers but when you actually go for the loan be sure to shop around. 

You make a good purchase, increase the NOI, pay down some debt, double your equity and move on (via a 1031 if you're smart).

You are really making a smart move.What type of investments are you looking to get into?

The problem is that property management has become trendy since the economic shifts over the last few years and many property managers are actually realtors or one-stop shop real estate investors.

A truly smart move. 

Our farm has a gift shop, we host events, and other things that are not strictly agricultural.

Free event covered by a few sponsors (I hope we get a few more so I'm not footing the whole bill, but I will if that's what it takes to get the ball rolling).You can RSVP here: http://www.meetup.com/real-estate-investing-club/I'm shopping a few locations in Katy, if anyone has any recommendations (to fit up to 200, adequate parking, and enough seats).

ERGO the big hedge funds setting up shop to take on portfolio lending. 

I've heard a little bit about cash out refi, not sure if that'd be a smart route, Ive read about all cash buyers doing this after they purchase a property and get it ready for rent.  

We could meet at a coffee shop or something and chat a little.