People want to be guru coached! 

So, often times people insulate the attic without insulating the walls because the cost is reasonable and it can make a significant difference. 

This is the problem with people that want to buy properties to Rent and try to make Money without any knowledge. 

@Joshua Janus @Remington Lyman Both of these guys have a rolodex for people who can hopefully help you get your place in condition. 

TRA is for people that are homeless and living in a shelter.

Lehigh can be very profitable if you have the right people who know the area and the right house.

I think one place to consider is Sherman/Denison area.Lots of growth coming that way.It's about 45 minutes north of the main DFW Metroplex, but plenty of people commute and there are plenty of demand drivers there.

Find some in your area to attend and meet people.

With providing some rough numbers, my extended work experience with my company, and my credit to the lender, he informed me that I could potentially qualify for a $250k property with an FHA loan and a conventional down payment assistance loan which would put me with little to no money down out of pocket.

If you are near break even on the investment, it is still a phenomenal investment, because other people are paying it off.Look at it like your 401K - it isn’t cash flowing either - yet we are dutifully tossing money into it month after month.