Here's what I know:The city of Corpus Christi has a 3-yr apprciation rate of 5.9%The city of Corpus Christi has a 1-yr apprciation rate of 6.7%Zillow predicts that the neighborhood will appreciate at 7.4% in the next year.The house is on an island, so expansion is limited but has not yet capped as there are still vacant lots scattered in this area.This address is in the best school district of the metro areaThe city experienced 10% net population growth 2000-2010The city's two main college campuses had a combined enrollment of over 22000 students in 2011.The city's top ten employers are in the sectors of military, education, health care, contruction, government, and grocery (local grocery chain headquartered there)The house is a 3 bed 2 bath, which is on the small side of avg for this area.What more what YOU need to know before deciding to invest in this area?

Welcome to BP Brady Hanna The only thing we kept running into were gurus trying to have us shell out $1,000's for their new fangled system.There is nothing wrong with paying for your education, in fact I highly recommend it.

I was just about to go online and find the local REIA, but I came to BP first and because I set up a key word alert for "Miami" your question popped up.I am very much in the same phase of this cycle as you are: researching and educating myself on the basics of REI.

I am hoping I can connect with someone here at BP or at a REI meeting that would be willing to educate.

I don't know the ins and outs of how this guy is going to publicize your home or if he's going to show it.If your friend does not have a broker's license, you're going to want to be really really careful.

An local architect is a good person to ask to see how likely it is that the variance will go through.Also, when applying for a variance you have to publicly announce it (in the paper or with a sign on the property) so any neighbors who may object have the opportunity to do so.

Not only would you have the document, you should get some education by the lawyer when he explains it to you too.Gary

Not sure which part of CA in you are in, but try the Educational Employees Credit Union, they have branches all over CA.

I have no problem with getting my Brokers, the education will be great.I'm curious about how all the other investors get their license for investment purposes?

Working full time, continuing your education, and building a RE empire on the side will keep you busy, but you will not be poor.