My second purchase was the only one that I had very reluctantly resorted to a loan from my parents, only due to timing constraints on closing (and numerous failed attempts to obtain traditional financing) and not wanting to liquidate my stocks portfolio.

I have watched numerous podcasts, read numerous blog posts, and attended a few of Brandon's webinars.

There are numerous investment clubs in Austin,start there.

Each state has numerous areas worth investing in.  

Have gotten numerous notices by the city for code violations, a good indicator that they don't care for the property and therefore wish to get rid of it5.

Two hospitals, Walgreens, fire dept, school, and numerous DRs offices all with 3 or 4 blocks.

I know of numerous qualified, trustworthy people to manage park long term.Thanks!

It is also in my opinion a great place to save money in AA rated loans. 5-6% return with your money spread across numerous loans.

I -had- planned on purchasing 30k worth of gold prior to leaving but lets say I just leave everything as liquid for numerical purposes.In 9 months, 5.5*9 = 49.5k not including the extra deployment pays(about an extra 500 a month I think) or tax free.

Finding and putting together real deals is a art form that is well compensated regardless of title.I've been actively buying for 5 years now and have encountered numerous "wholesaler's".