An area where young people are leaving, not moving to, is generally not a good sign, for example.It sounds like you have to do some more research and establish what your criteria should be for investing in a market that serves your needs and meets your financial objectives.

We split the profit (60k after all expenses).My advice:-Make sure to establish an LLC or Corp-Get everything in writing (joint venture agreement).

@Sulaiman Shah : You said that you had new credit - do you mean that you just began establishing credit?

And I certainly include, as other respondents have, non-secular education sources like the great mentors, advisors, and friends you'll find on BiggerPockets, along with the plethora of podcasts and books out there.Ultimately it's a personal decision.

Helotes is more established with continued growth, whereas the area around Laurel Mountain is still pretty fresh and under development. 

Kodak is a great example about how an established household name failed to innovate and ultimately died.

Until that time, I am in the process of establishing my network so I can hit the ground running once I move up there full-time.

We've only established or discussed a small portion of the qualifiers needed to begin to send them deals. 

Be sure to establish your goals and then look for an agent that understands that and can help you get there.

Go to YouTube and search for Anderson Advisors Asset Protection.