Wholesaling doesn't fit my personality style, but considering youre in Mobile, look up Jared Irby. 

Some people love managing their properties and do so happily, but if that decision is not motivated by a strong desire to learn by doing, you may find your stamina waning sooner than you think, so just be honest with yourself.Going OOS can be done a couple ways, as mentioned by other commenters.

I do still think that Texas and Florida for example have room to grow because of the strong population and jog growth. would it become another LA.

@Gabriel Credit If you really want to develop a strong and loyal client base, you need to bring real value to the client. 

Further, I would strongly encourage you to build a relationship with this older man.

@Kirby Logan to put it to you straight - you won’t find duplexes in the 150-200k range in North’s Dallas.I’ve closed on a duplex in Garland for 180k but that was a 1/1 shotgun style duplex.

Areas up near Ogden and Hill Air Force base always seem to have a fairly strong rental market, but I don't know where you should and shouldn't be. 

My partner is also an agent and he has flipped one house successfully already, and has 5 duplexes buy and hold style currently.We recently bid on a house that was on auction.com and won it.

You will need to repair your credit, clear your bankruptcy and start saving every penny you can.......frugal life style going forward as your life situation improves is mandatory.

ABoR housing market data underscores not only the ongoing strong housing demand in our region, but the critical need for more housing stock at all price points in and around Austin.”