I suggest you find private lenders to partner with specially in the beginning.

As a new owner, you have to allow occupants access to remove their stuff until eviction since legally they have possession of the property.

Currently I am deployed overseas as a contractor and was wondering if I saw a property I wanted to buy, would someone else be able to put the property under my LLC if there name wasn't on it, or would I need a special power of attorney.

The problem is there is nothing special about this area and there are plenty of houses like this allover the city.My guess is you are not reaching the right buyers.

You should consult a tax professional who specializes in real estate...

Our building was insured, and the damage was covered for us, but the tenants lost all their possessions and had no place to go.

Many will have a qualifying story about why they aren't getting better rents (long term tenant, special situation, etc).

I'm just glad my little choo choo train is getting to take part in one of the better times to be a buy and hold investor we may ever see.The little guy really can do something special with real estate and you don't have to be a big time investor to really grow your business either.

I prefer the $99 first months rent special.

In addition to your current local meetings connect with members of College Station clubs.Consider checking out HUD homes for small multi's owner occupied gets first crack.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.