Many people build solid portfolios with GREAT owner-occupied financing this way.We have a BIG presence in the Texas area and I'm sure you'll be able to network with lots of people if you stay engaged here on the forums.Good luck & see you around.

BP seems like a great place to start a solid foundation and a great oppotunity to gain knowledge from experienced investors.

Some tips on evaluating deals: The 50% Rule: How to Quickly Analyze a Multifamily Investment Property Make sure the properties you buy are solid, cashflowing deals!

Raymond B. and Ann Bellamy are right on the words of caution ... and I would agree with Ann, J Scott's books are amazing and packed with solid, useable info.At the same time, if a speaker/guru can help give you a road map to follow and save you some time and trouble, I say go for it if the price is reasonable.

(myself included... check out How NOT to Flip a House: An Embarrassing Story of Wasted Time, Money, and Opportunity) Glad to have you here!

Yes the kids don't want video games, GREAT those are useless wastes of time.

I make it a point of showing them how they work, and they're blown away--mostly because the average landlord doesn't install them.I think that little add-in helped show the prospective tenants that I'm not a slumlord and that they're really getting a good value and a solid home, and that I care about my tenants.

We have a solid partnership and that is not either of ours concern I just don't want it to bother him.

Well finally reading this thread and agree with Bill that transactional funding is solid and should last awhile longer.

Gibbs rule #5: You don't waste good?