I thought I would let you know about the local REIA group, where you can go for a free meeting and decide whether you want to join for a year.

She then calls me a few days later and says another agent from her office will be preparing the offer/contract, which I thought was a little strange; and I found out why. 

I would love to hear some thoughts about this even if you have built to rent.

Anyway, that's a lot more than I thought!

I intend to pursue that one, but thought I should probably talk to at least 3 companies.

I'll share my thoughts:1.)

@Colton Shaw Man, never thought about that. 

I am currently in the process of reading it and it definitely has thought me quite a bit.As far as partners goes, even though were are located on total opposite sides of The United States, we could definitely team up and learn and grow together.

Anyway, have you thought of demolishing the existing house, subdividing the property into two one-acre lots and building TWO houses? 

I figure if I can average buying 2-3, do the necessary remodel work (ceramic wood-look floors, white semi-g-gloss walls..basically renter-proof the house) and hold it long term that in 10-15 years I'll be paid off and have great cash flow to retire on.My amateur thoughts are and keep in mind this is my limited guess on the oklahoma marketplace is:buy house 60-80K. invest 0-15K remodeling and simplifying the home.