A few members here are from DFW, so to use it as an example the Uptown and Knox-Henderson is bursting at the seams with activity and can probably fit no more cranes as a result the development or re-development (typically a phase that typically precedes new development in urban areas) is getting pushed north all the way and even past the Loop (Loop 12) where the apartments that used to go $15-25k a door just three years ago are now approaching $50-60's as-is and $100s once updated.This movement has displaced a lot of local DFW investors who are starting to look at Wichita Falls or parts of Oklahoma, which is actually undergoing a contraction and Louisiana, where the 7 or 8% cap rates are still feasible and cost per door is much closer to the historic levels that Dallas enjoyed for years, however, by going for the cash flow they have to forgo potentially explosive growth (which can go both ways). 

But, it's not more than they are capable of paying.Here are some example of the suffering costs of success:If you suffer the cost of disciplined spending and investing habits, you will have peace of mind and an early retirement.If you suffer the cost of daily exercise and nutrition, you enjoy a great physique and an exception quality of life.By suffering the cost and inconvenience of going the extra mile for your clients, you will enjoy bigger commissions and increased opportunities in life.By suffering the cost of preparation and doing more than what's expected, you will enhance your reputation, expand your opportunities and increase your social capital.The price of success is temporary discomfort.

Enjoy that 60k loan you'll never have to pay back in a house you can't afford and letting it go into disrepair!

Enjoy!

There are direct flight from Canada, just 3h10m gate-to-gate.As a starting point, as a local developer that caters to people just like you and all the other people want  to earn some money, enjoy some great vacations and have a place they can direct all their family and friends to, I want to suggest you start by taking a look at ALIVE and Well Resorts.

I enjoyed the information in the movie but I was very let down by the fact that they never acknowledged the fact that subprime mortgages were pushed on the American people under the tired guise of racial and minority discrimination. 

So I thought how can I become my own boss doing something I would enjoy and not feel trapped.

Glad you enjoyed it, @Jana Cain!  

Now that same family member owns half a dozen houses of his own and is enjoying a much better retirement because of it.Point is, maybe you just need to "show" them how you can make money as opposed to "telling" them.Or, maybe help educate them on what exactly you want to do. 

After all, I enjoy getting checks monthly - but it would nice to cash in a fat check once in while too.Question 2 - Networking is key to finding good deals - MLS can have some good deals periodically - but the best deals are going to come from a distressed situation that you find out about through word of mouth - and that means staying in front of your network and growing it so that you are exposed to new situations and opportunities.