It's economy is actually pretty steady, it is not as impacted as much by outside influences, low price point for homes, 60% rent market, local, population has increased steadily along with income (follows inflation).  

Will definitely want to hear of your continued progress and success.

Hello BP! I'm a 19 year old from Lubbock, Texas and I've just recently discovered Real Estate Investing. I've always been interested in investing, but it wasn't until just a couple of weeks ago that I started hitting ...

They will get paid via construction draws that will be paid AFTER the progressed work has been completed.

I want to build a steady portfolio of rental properties and eventually provide my own management group to help keep the money "in-house" so to speak.

The only problem with starting without college degree is getting a good job and starting earning equity and without steady income getting loans from the bank will also be difficult almost impossible.I'll be glad hearing your thoughts about this matter.Thanks!

It is better to focus on PM where you will see a steady paycheck and build some serious skills.

Helena not so much but as a government town it's a slow and steady grower IMO.

I have been looking for houses in the <$175,000 market in Santa Fe since July and haven't made much progress.

@Ryan Gillette has an excellent tip on financing the deal via Freddie Mac, coupled with a question about your exit strategy if any at the end of four years.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.