Here are some recommendations for you:Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSet up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsRead Beginner’s Guide: http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingCheck out BP Podcasts: http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/podcast/If you wish to tag someone in the conversation on the forum, type @ followed by their name and then select the name of that person which should appear below the comments box.

Any stepped construction programs available?  

@Evan Pickvet-Hall Your agent might be referring to the fact that you might not be able to qualify for typical home mortgage programs as most lenders prefer SFRs to even 4 units (even though they are both classified as residential). 

I think this will really help the appearance of my offer when it comes to short sales, foreclosures and retail purchases.

I would like to thank everyone for all the great information but it appears that I may need an equity partner, not a lender. 

Hi Guys,I have a property under contract, the garage is on a hill and the downhill side post and beam foundation appears to have sunk 3-6 inches causing the garage to lean.  

I do know however there are caveats that I did not cover such as location, population growth and Jobs but just looking at raw numbers it appears that what the seller wants and what the buyer would need to make this a good deal are pretty far apart.I would love to hear anyone’s thoughts on this and hopefully, any discussion that follows becomes a learning experience for all.

Looking at the market today, I am not sure that I am ready to jump back into Austin until the prices settle.However San Antonio appears to be a great market for investing and I would love to obtain one or rental properties.  

This property appears to not satisfy either. 

A listing appeared on the MLS today in a neighborhood I watch that has potential but it's listed as "Coming soon".