In addition if the due on sale clause was a problem in leasing a house no one could rent their home out even for a summer rental let alone a long term lease.

I look forward to participating in discussions here, asking and answering questions celebrating successes and making new friends!

It doesn't snow here but if the AC dies in the middle of our 100+ degree summers it is an emergency.

Will Barnard... and to think i was considering celebrating my 100th post - a mere 1% of your might.

Summer is closely approaching and i would like to take action while i have 4 free months off from class.

I'm sure your electric bill is sky high in the summer with that Dallas heat.

If its air force its typically summer/fall, so if you buy a house after August you might be holding it until next spring (like I had to) which really really sucks.

It was summer, and I found another tenant.Basically I try to squeeze everyone before I decide to go through costly eviction.

And as Jon references, students may not be interested in leasing through the summer (unless they happen to be taking summer classes) so you have to decide if you want to lock them/their parents in for a full year lease, or potentially have a couple "dead" months between semesters when no one is renting the place out.

Great to see another Houston-area member.I actually spent a summer working for the AF at Andrews AFB in Maryland.When time is your greatest asset, wholesaling properties may be a good way for you to get your feet wet in real estate again.This site has been the greatest online resource I've come across, but locally I would suggest looking into the RICH Club, Lifestyles Unlimited, and Liberty Real Estate Advisors for networking / educational opportunities.