@Joseph Murders My focus is on single family/small multifamily rental investing, although I wouldn't be opposed to taking on a few flips down the road with an experienced flipper!

It a great group of experienced investors, both friendly and saavy, who are well networked in Austin: http://www.meetup.com/REALESTATEinvestormasterminds/Another BP member and I recently organized an unofficial BP meet up the second Wednesday of the month at Starbucks in Randalls grocery story (3300 Bee Caves Rd) @ 10 AM.

I just want to learn how to put the whole package together and hopefully find some opportunities.Of course I would be happy to make connections with investors who need an experienced contractor too, but I understand the rules about where to talk about that.Thanks for a great website and group of people.

all major paint company have engineers that you can call for free that will tell you what type of paint to use in low temp. alot of people will tell you not to paint in those condition but that a normal paint they have engineered paint that is made for the cold so check with your paint rep.

There are few real estate clubs in the area that you can join and learn from experienced investors.

Hi Joseph,I know it sounds basic, but all of the incentives and contractual details really won't do what you want if you don't have a contractor who is experienced in that type of work, and who has a record of performance.

When I went to grad school, my favorite engineering teacher made this comment, and it struck a nerve.

There are a ton of very experienced DFW investors who are eager to give advice.

I haven't experienced anything like that, but a few dead mice would not have deterred me.

Lots of experienced investors attend.Just so you know, we started an unofficial BP meeting the second Wednesday of each month.