But if you use the Nation as a whole you will be able to find 20% off deals.. just need to find those under served areas and markets that are not over heated.

Many colleagues feel Pitt is the absolute best market in the nation, I tend to agree.There are SO many options.Personally, moving to a new place (which I have done) - I would set money aside and rent for a limited time (deadline).Using cash to acquire a property.

BP Nation,Can anyone recommend a good bookkeeper familiar with RE transactions in DFW, and preferably Frisco/Plano?

@Shaun Reilly is a great investor - agent in MASS.Go Red Sox Nation!

I am realistic in my approach and mindset, I realize from reading this forum there are newbies here and men and women who have climbed the ladder of achievement.I am looking for advice, for help to be more then I can be in this arena of Real estate investing.How can a newbie such as myself attract those who have the resources the knowledge and professionalism that will benefit them from their tutelage?

I understand Fannie & Freddie were going to auction their NPL and announced it was geared toward small investors, minorities and women. 

In recent years, more investors are becoming familiar with the ease of owning commercial property occupied by a single credit rated national tenant, using the vehicle of a long term triple net lease (NNN).

There is a big national story about a 14 yr old girl from FL who started buying houses last year or so.

I had a break in active duty service where I was a GS-10 national guard technician, and I got the 5% matching, so I contributed about $11k.

@ Kyle Atans I assume you're familiar with the major HOA fraud issues in town that hit the national spotlight over the last few years.