The business is good in Houston and from what I hear from my colleagues in other cities in Texas the business is booming there too.I was reading an extensive research by Bank of America on Friday that indicates the investors are rushing to Texas for investment.

* Warehouses/Light Industrial Properties – Single and multi-tenant facilities that are used for warehousing, light manufacturing, distribution, research and development.

Do the research on the properties before you start to purchase.

I'm just starting out with gathering research on REI topics.

I simply would like to suggest, that you do a little research before presenting to your buyers.

And another thread were only creative financing ideas are exposed....This will help most of us newbies.....we would research the topics and subjets....and learn from them......perhaps make questions if needed....or simply return the favor by listing one of our success stories......I believe that this forum was created to help all of our members....I appreciate any comments or suggestions to improve this forum.Happy Investing!

Another investing n00b here.My question is, if someone like myself has found what we feel to be a reasonable investment property, how long would we have to do all the necessary research before someone more experienced comes in and steals it right from under us?

My research on flipping HUDs shows that it's only necessary to "carry it" for 90 days before flipping (and that is only if the buyer is using FHA financing) but really our plan is to rent for a few years as I believe the area will really pop next year when the new tollway opens roughly 1-2 miles away.

Also, have someone call posing as a potential renter to see how they handle business.No single step will guarantee success but careful research helps to reduce the risk factor when it comes to property management.

So, I've decided, after about a year of research, and a miserable year at the JOB, to jump in with an initial plan.I lived in this house for about 5 years now.