We have been witness to one of the biggest real estate booms in the history of the US over the past 7 years, and many investors have forgotten the fear of leverage. 

Texas real estate in general is booming and the secret is out.

Normally what I do is get on the property I'm researching county appraisers web page find the property on the map after entering an address near the property Sometimes the listed owners mailing address shows if it doesn't I get the parcel number go to the county's tax collector website using the parcel number pull up the records and there you will find the owners info.

I came with the lease and she was able to confirm in person that she liked it, signed and paid...boom, unit rented.

No complaints about neighborhood dogs or the trash collectors coming late or any nonsense like that.

. ◦ Dutch tulip bulb bubble of 1636 ◦ Florida land boom & bust of 1920s ◦ Internet boom of late 1990s 3.

In addition in most cases  if there is money left over, the tax collector has a current address for the owner and send them the money. 

The schools are rough BUT many young professionals, are enjoying the culture that has been booming.  

Coachella Valley and Desert Hot Springs are booming right now because of Medical Marijuana.  

I never understood how this country could be 10 trillion in debt and then we turn around and have a big boom.