Plenty of good reads and gems in the past forums.

There are plenty of ways to learn the same stuff.  

Always lots of experienced investors there, and plenty of newbies, too. 

Plenty of investors here in Houston will be able to help with a rental, you shouldn't have too much problem with rentals here.

At any rate, it's a touchy situation.If you can still close on the one, then that's great.I wouldn't, however, force the issue and/or burn any bridges - this course of action usually never works out.There are plenty more great deals to grab next week, walk away [peacefully] from both if you have to.Good luck.

As Bill pointed out, there are still plenty of crevices to look into which 'may' provide an opportunity to experience less competition.

I have no money, no good credit history (as working within real estate companies downsized tremendously, leaving me and my hubby with no job at one point), but plenty of hope and a will to learn.

I've seen plenty of ads like that.

We rent out an entire one bedroom apartment in close in Portland for the same amount and I know plenty of others that do as well.

There are plenty that have it to fill the vacant tenancies.