Particularly be sure to include your goals for real estate investing so that folks can help you. 2) Go to the Search bar, and look for some local members in your area!

So far, if everything just went to crap, it looks like the worst potential situation (barring unusual circumstances) would be a foreclosure on the credit and I assume a judgement for any monies the HML could not recover from liquidating the forclosed property.I am not saying this is common place, but I spoke earlier today with a real estate agent that works with investors and recommends an HML.

Some pointers for you: The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and so do BP members!

The "Learn" link across the top navigation bar has lots of great info, and most importantly, the BP members!

The bar is very low for landlords.

Even the specific property may drive the price in either direction . . . situated on the same block as a poorly maintained home / business or being across the street from a biker bar versus the best view in the neighborhood looking out over the mountains in the distance.  

You can find local meetups in your area by going to Network>Events up in the menu bar.

Here are some similar tips to what I shared with her:1) Search "DFW" or "Dallas" and filter by "members" in the search bar.

. $2,000) - Fence post fix ($350) - New Furnace ($5,500) - Bird infestation removal resealing attic ($850)- New Vapor Barrier in crawl space ($975)Property #2: - New Water Heater ($2,000) - Repaired main water line ($950)- Hot tub removal ($600) - Tree removal ($1,235) - Bathroom fan replacement ($500) - Towel Bar replacement ($150) - New microwave ($450) - Pergola removal ($400) - (Due to damage from roofing materials crushing part of it during a strong wind) - New Roof ($13,695)I have probably missed a few items as well..... 

Twentynine Palms is growing and changing quite rapidly with Project Phoenix ( https://www.ci.twentynine-palm... ) and a lot of money and investment in the restaurants and downtown nightlife e.g. bars, gastropubs e.g.