Not sure how the LTV will affect your qualifying, but they won't use any rental income received for the second property (if OO loan that is supposed to be where you live) towards qualifying for the new OO loan for the 3rd, and they will use the entire payment against you on the DTI -- check out the "buy and bail" rules.Not sure I am explaining that too clearly, but others here can probably say it better than me.

Google his name.

Check out a website called Credit Karma.

Check out this thread on building your buyer's list:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/54108-buyer-s-list-how-to-I suspect most of the "we buy houses" signs are from wholesalers rather than rehabbers, but they're still worth a call.

Good schools, debatable - if you haven't already google Chicago Public Schools 2012 teacher's strike.

Originally posted by Reggie Youngblood:Lease options are illegal in Texas Nate GelinasReggie Youngblood - check out what the BP member in this link thinks ...http://www.biggerpockets.com/users/LeasingToBuy

But, aha, there's a google hit for a Michael Rossi on BP, one with a landlord blog.

Troy Baughman,The best thing you can do is keep a log of what properties you visit on what days with the Odometer reading; however, many auditors will accept a log that only shows the places traveled to and a MapQuest or Google Maps printout of recurring destinations to give an approximation that it is realistic.The log should have: Date, Miles driven, business purpose of trip.There are many great apps out there as James Vermillion mentioned.

However, if you Google Richmond REIA the page will pop up.

I could track which areas were selling, and which listings were staying on the market, etc.I would get the address of listings; and look them up on Google Earth, using the street view feature.