My girlfriend and I have stable jobs with the government and we max out our retirement accounts (TSP, Roth IRA, HSA), and we’re now looking for ways to deploy our extra, after-tax savings.

If you're a native there and you have a good idea of the rents, stability of local jobs and you can manage your portfolio, it could be something worth looking into.

You are correct that the average Joe is quick to mock your dreams.

@Charlie Campanella It doesn't have to, and probably shouldn't be your "dream home."

Credit score is about 650 with a stable job, dont have a lot of personal debt.

Billy inspiring to see somebody actually out in the field and getting work done nice job!!

This second choice guy I'm not sure about because his job is seasonal.

Paul Thompson did a great job explaining his systems to acquire properties.

Until Waco can find a way to add more jobs that aren’t service based (only added 1200 last year), then I expect it’s growth to flat line to decline.

I recently gave up a FT position at my job (I work occasionally as a sub now on the weekends) to focus more on real estate goals.