What I wrote above does not create an attorney/client relationship between us.

Fo rehab flips, cash is king when making offers and in this tough market, your offer must be as strong as possible when shopping the MLS.

I never intended to use Trulia/ Zillow though- MLS is my first choice and RedFin seems like a strong second!

I'm looking at a deal that includes tenants on Month to month, no paperwork, apparently. the rents are strong, but I'm concerned about inheriting.

The Houston market has been incredibly strong and diverse - and has flooded before with no dire residual effects - I predict the same, Houston will rebuild and continue its growth.

I have sold insurance to many of Federico clients and he always seams to find them great deals.

Some of my VA clients come to me believing that their VA loan is basically "buy a home for $0 at closing."

Find a multi-family in an area turning around or going strong and it's worth 10 times the sfr.Sure you can possibly get good cashflow on a lower end multi in a bad area but you have to consider your exit.Don't let the fact that we're in a tight market force you into a property you will regret in the future.  

I've had a client purchase multiple properties by securing a business line of credit against their personal residence (which was free and clear) and use that as the downpayment for several rental properties. 

They do a great job and we refer a lot of clients to them for out of state investors that invest locally here in columbus.