My goal is through connecting with BP members we can all sharpen one another and grow our real estate businesses side by side.

We have a strong military community, always growing medical training facilities, a tremendously strong tourist and convention sector and the Eagle Ford Shale project created 116,000 high paying mid skilled jobs in 2013 and a 61 billion economic impact on the region.

My goal is to become more adept at flipping homes in 2014 and be an ever growing student in the class of real estate.

Did you consider natural gas, since it tends to be the more affordable fuel choice?

I have a lot of patience; it is my nature.

There's no better New Years resolution than: Grow my list of accredited investors this year.

I am going to move out of my comfort zone because I am determined to grow in this business.In real life I am far from shy and enjoy meeting people and building relationships.

This may mean you need to meet with 3-5 lenders and keep 1-3 on your team at any time.DTI is growing every more important (Debt to Income) so it is important that you keep your bills in check.

Of course the property would need to be a relatively higher cap rate considering it would need to cover the 6 & 8% interest being paid.Another option would be a lease option or something of that nature, sublet and exercise the option with private money or a conventional loan.I would love to hear some other ideas/thoughts, etc. on this!

Great information & colleagues that facilitates learning & growing.