Any tips or pointers would be very much appreciated.Looking forward to hearing back from everyone and contributing to this wonderful community!

Preferably Dallas or Austin.And a more general question would be what tips or suggestions do you have for keeping closing costs under control?

I'd really just like to help out and maybe pick up some tips, and I'm definitely not afraid to get my hands dirty.

There is a link to start you own BP blog in the top right corner https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs Also, thanks for the encouraging article and the fantastic tips above on finding deals off the MLS. 

Would anyone in Florida within the highlands county and surrounding areas like to meet maybe once or twice a month to discuss how the market is on our community and share some tips & advice?

•What was the price you paid for the house vs. what you sold it for / bought duplex for 270 sold for 375•How long did you live in the house / owned for 8 years •Did you make any capital improvements / put in a lot of upgrades on both sides most due to repairs , no huge additions , massive amounts of landscaping and dirt work, which I know are not capital improvements - so no

Move on to the next.Does anyone have any tips on rock solid strategies to boosting your credit over the course of a year?

@Jabbar Thomas, the tail light tip was helpful!

I've looked at crowdfunding and may still tip my toe in but fractional ownership with little certainty of what happens when deals go south bother me.

Short sale to an investor who can generate a nice ROI before it's done in 26 years4. 4-5 other investors who want to share the unit and these expenses for the next 26 years.Expenses:Mortgage: $1600HOA: $450 per mo- includes exterior landscaping and lighting, maintenance for 3 pools/spas, tennis courts, security gates, private streets, sidewalks)Land Lease: $170 per moThe HOA (Waverly Park) recently passed a ruling for no vacation rentals under 30 days, however, my attorney suggests that should only apply to new owners and not me as that was not the rule when I purchased.