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Also, ask about any other economic developments or areas "in the path of progress".

Nothing is impossible without the passion and energy for a goal you are pursuing.

Does any know of rebates or incentives (not tax incentives) offered by CenterPoint Energy for adding blown insulation into attics of multifamily complexes of 200+ units or more?  

I think most agents will agree we juggle a lot of different tasks and having these systems in place, will save you time and energy thus allowing you to go out and find more business. 3) Find a niche - Find a specific market or demographic to focus your attention towards.

You pay $30K, and add it back into the deal for $45-60K, with a promise of no/reduced energy bills for the New Owner. 

I really wanted to find a place that was economically diverse and had historically shown market stability.My search led me to Denver, Phoenix, Austin, and Houston.

There are many reasons for this.Yep, I'm 100% with Allan on this one - if you're just starting out, focus ALL of your time, energy & efforts on activities that directly tie on to bringing in cash-flow.

I'm no expert in economics. 

I believe for busy people who run other business, syndications are the best options to earn a return while still having the time and energy to focus on your main business.