In other areas, we are starting to see automated cashiers, drone usage, and eventually automated driving.We don't know what tax reform will entail yet as it hasn't it started to develop through Congress yet. 

Eviction is extremely difficult to achieve.You will need to get copies of your tenants leases and esstopal letters from each tenant before you take ownership.

Hey @Sherman McLendon For a wholesaler the contract is an extreme important instrument to structure a wholesale deal.

It's tough in the Bay Area, Austin, Denver, and every other market that has gone through extreme appreciation over the past 5 years.

Taken to the extreme I was told to stop being a naughty smart alec when I tried to use 0%, i/o payments (of $0.00 per month...), balloon payment due in 1000 years, money, for the down payment on an investment property.

Luckily, my properties are in an area with extremely high demand for investor properties so selling them fast, turnkey, for a good price should be no problem.

the apartment building in Dallas that you referred to, has worked out extremely well.

A great book is Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.Another great resource is the BP podcasts, found here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/podcastI listen to them in the car, at home, whenever I have time. they are extremely motivating and contain a wealth of practical knowledge.Happy investing!

Had a guy finish a boat race in Baja (big $$ sponsors, couldn't bail on them), rush to consulate where he had an appointment, sign loan docs, back on boat, sail back to the US, agent waiting at dock w/ his keys...

I'd be careful depending on neighborhood, there are certainly deals all over town but investing in solid C neighborhoods can be extremely problematic.