But if he only sent me 1 card while I didn't have the need, he is unlikely to hear from me when I do have the need.

(unless their washer /dryer breaks down)Thoughts on the best place for these 4x6 "bandit post cards" ?

I put money on credit cards and a line of credit at the bank to get it done.

If it's only<$15K in renovations, just buy the home with conventional financing, and you can always get money later via HELOC, hard money, credit cards, etc.. refi within the year (after improvements) and pay everything back.

Reading books will also help you become more learned and confident in selling this business.Do not believe what business cards say about a title, just like everybody else they need to prove to you that they are trustworthy and are more knowledgable than you.  

:http://www.thenerve.org/kickbacks-corruption-plagu...Suit up with an attorney, go in with your paperwork,  but play the common sense/ pity card before you go technical lawyer-ly on him.  

Like a credit card.

Is there any public transportation within walking distance?  

I'm excited to be in a local market when it appears that prices aren't crazily high and, judging by the new place I've rented the rental prices are quite high compared to the buying price (when comparing to London or Australia of course) so there should be some decent yields out there.I'm new to property in general also so have been blitzing through some podcasts and books and hope to have better knowledge by the time my credit rating has a chance to build over a year or so.In addition to the above education it would great to get some Houston specific information so if anyone can share some good links for reading up, any charts/graphs of historic house prices, area guide links, work out if prices/yields here are currently perceived to be high/low or anything in general you feel would be a help.Differences for me coming from the UK would be that public transport links are very important when deciding where to invest, where as here it doesn't seem to have much relevance as everyone drives but I imagine other fundamentals like Jobs, schools, shops, non-flood areas are still as important.

You'll also need to have reserves ( about 6 months worth) of PITI for the subject property as well as the one you already own and pay off any credit card debt you have to reduce debt to income ratio.