Texas markets historically have been doing so well that any little cool off is seen as a huge downturn when a soft market there is still out performing  many markets in other states.Dallas and Fort Worth along with Austin were recently named in the top 5- 18 hour cities in the nation.

I remember Freedom Soft with Preston Ely! 

Its very risky for him to think he can buy rentals here in the price points he can afford and make any meaningful return He can buy into GB real estate deals and make 6 to 10% return very safely and not have to take the tenant risk we know all to well with US rentals in the mid west and at those price points..

I like to tear the paper towels in half since full size are too big and a waste.. but now they perforate them into halves for us frugal types..

She was working from the hospital.. the appraisal came in low, etc, etc. we switched to Wells Fargo for the 203k.. lots of red tape for Wells Fargo.

There is no way to answer that question without knowing what the lumber compaines in that area are paying for their lumber and the kind of lumber on the properties, such as pine, oak, or other such hard and soft wood.Some will charge to come clear your land for you if they are not selling the lumber already in stock since cut trees deteriate at a much faster rate than processed wood would.Then you also have to find out if lumbering is allowed in that area.

It was winter time and the ground was soft and muddy. 

It is a reasonable price, and is the perfect soft tone grey that is agreeable with any trim and both gray and tan tones.

I know a few Hard Money guys in the OKC metro, but man I would always recommend against HM if medium money or soft money is an option. 

This often changes the conversation from "I am an investor" to well I want to be an investor.You also have to determine if what they want to do is really realistic and a good use of your time and resources.