But options work I think in Texas they have to be short term though.I am buying a 5.5 million dollar property that i optioned in 2009  I put 200k in cash up for option money ( non refundable) and i pay 120k a year in option payments ( non refundable) but its all a credit to the purchase price.. so i have no interest carry .. on a 117 acre parcel that once it comes into the city will be worth north of 50 million.. thats how you make money in the land game.. and sellers will understand.so as it comes to hawking beat up houses.. just put 5 to 10k in option money out make your monthly option payment have it all go to the purchase price and close in 60 to 90 days when you exercise your option.... although you will want to run this model by the state regulators they still may not like you publicly marketing the property.. 

I know it will be a numbers game to find a deal.

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That's a dangerous game.

I been listening to Bigger Pockets Podcast, watching their youtube videos, and reading up on the Ultimate Guide to Real Estate for Beginner book... anything else I should do? 

Stumbled upon this video while still laying in bed.

Any suggestions on books and videos are appreciated as well.

So I'm changing the game plan to purchasing a single family property that is large enough for me to convert into four units.

I guess we’re just playing the waiting game.

I can't stress this enough, take photos and video with audio to time stamp.