There are numerous online payment calculators, too, but you really want to get and learn Excel or some similar program. 

There are likely numerous companies that provide this service.  

We have used sign-up bonuses, tax-free income from war-zone deployments, tax returns, mutual funds and conventional mortgages to fund the houses. 

Case in point: Governor's Point on the NC coast promoted their lots where the Realtors/Investors allegedly paid cash and flipped the lots numerous times between themselves and bumped the 'comps' from $100k to over $1M each.

You can locate them easily by attending any of numerous REI MeetUp groups in the Austin area.

It isn't war zone, but it is definitely not what most people in the Metroplex would consider even a "good" neighborhood.I have a great deal of respect and admiration for a couple of the TK companies operating here, and they will manage the issues that come from those neighborhoods, so if you are looking to be entirely passive, it's not a bad bet.  

War Eagle!

It was just way too much money.We did however, learn quite a lot for the $299 we spent.However... there seem to be warring factions between the "elite/mentor" and the rich dad coaching. 

Given all of the negative comments about section 8 tenants - what things have you done to keep your property well maintained and avoid some of the "numerous" negative tales we hear about section 8 tenants?

Love the articles on rehabbing, cost cutting, out of state buying, best places to invest, and other such things.But while I find good tips and war stories I enjoy,  the areas of RE that I try to limit in my personal work  (wholesaling and distressed flips in particular) seem to make the headlines, and it's disappointing.