My primary focus in terms of locations is the Central Texas area (Killeen, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Belton and Temple Tx)- however I'm also interested in McAllen Tx and GRV .I hope to learn from other members, share my journey (and lessons learnt) and  provide constructive contribution to this group.I'm certainly looking forward to connecting with other members who are out of state investors like me and have investments in the mentioned areas.Also - are there any NJ REI that meet up on a regular basis ? 

Unlike Europe, the US has plenty of land and natural resources.

In addition to 5 years of paying on a 15 year, we have put a lot of upgrades on this property and there has been very nice natural appreciation on it. 

@Jonah Parker You need specific license for this as well (not a regular rental license).

I might make $15k+ more a year, but it won't be regular.

The mortgage officer that tipped me off to this said he deals with house flippers in Chicago that do this on the regular.

It's just human nature - we tend to attribute characteristics we like to people we like.

It is possible there is a stipulation in the current plan that delays entry of a new employee into the plan for a year of service (or something of that nature). 

Right now I don't spend a lot of "free time" in pueblo (when I am in town, I am on a mission), but if you're ever up for coming up to the Springs there is a meetup at third space that I regularly attend (along with @Daniel Haberkost).

More from the rules in regards to advertising “All advertising, regardless of its nature and the medium in which it appears, which promotes either a licensee or the sale or lease of real property, shall conform to the requirements of this rule.