The inventory is not great down here right now so also open to a deal on a SFH.

I would like to start out close by where i live which is the Orlando-Kissimmee area here in Florida but Im open to learn and discuss about other markets as well since I want to invest and build my protfolio nationally later on.I have no experience on REI besides the knowledge gained from bp, youtube, etc.

May be best to go right when they open.

We are open to exploring other lending options or finding a solution to transfer funds without incurring other fees/taxes.Any ideas would be great!

Just looking for the first door to open :)

Are you settling in GA or you open to other markets in TX State?

The only problem is I live there,  so I would have to move to the new property or one of my other units if I sell.I don't know where your townhouse is or what its worth on the open market right now,   but its safe to say from what you bought for and when its worth probably around double what you paid if well kept.   

Usually when you replace a sewer , you are only opening up about 4 ft wide at the house , and unless its a full basement with a bathroom the ditch is only about 4 ft deep on average .  

Or a handrail fails and a kid falls and busts his head open on stairway ice because your PM knows nothing about how concrete should be finished and let a bad fix slip?

Once you open up the potential market to the entire country, it's a whoooooole lot to consider as you compare markets against each other.Should you decide to look into Northern California (Sacramento / Stockton) or the Phoenix Metro area let me know and I'll try to get you pointed in the right direction.