In the county I'm in here in Texas (Tarrant), the ABS to ALL SFR ratio is 12.8% - more in line with what I see in a lot of other counties around the U.S.  

My obstacle with that may be student loans (any help with that??).

After going through the forums, I have what i think is a relatively unique problem and I'm seeking out others who may have experience (and resolved) the same.My wife and I live apart, due to work.We both really like where she lives and works, but there's nothing there for my profession so I work away and I also make the vast majority of the money.Up pops a property in her town, we both really like it and both price and location are fantastic...BUT it's a Homepath property and I'm not sure about how the owner occupied certification is going to work out with my wife living there and me being away for the majority of the year with work.I have no issues receiving mail, homesteading, updating my license etc, but has anyone been in a similar situation and can maybe enlighten me on just what the Homepath definition of primary residence is?

It seems like a rough business to be in. Her

So refi, rehab, purchase primary with VA, get tenants, save, save, save on top of the cash out, and go for a second investment property within 6 months after getting tenants in here.

Someone else chime in here if I'm off base, again, no real experience here, just lots of reading.

"Patience and persistence will overcome most obstacles."

Still would like some advice from seasoned investors, as I look to ramp up my activity in REI in 2015.My mother, who is in her 70's, is wanting to move back home to Kansas.

Looks like we have a couple people from Ma in here,always great meeting new people!

What state are your properties in?Here