--meaning the physical, organizational, communication systems, etc. in place drive employee behavior and ultimately morale. 

You can download the free Ultimate Beginners Guide.There is so much information on the site it can be a bit overwhelming.

It all depends on what your ultimate goal is and your resources to get there.  

This is a personal choice, I know.

I think it's a great idea to pay off school/car loans first - will always look better in the lenders' eyes.In terms of your choices for your next move - I don't think you can go wrong with Raleigh, Denver nor Austin.

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Being on the state line will give you the choice of which state offers the best residence/real estate/tax laws and investment opportunities. 

Ultimately I would like to have the ability to buy and hold properties as rentals in addition to the flipping.

If not @Brandon Turner wrote a great piece- The Real Estate Agent’s Ultimate Guide to Working with Investors http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/08/24...Does this help any?

I would attempt to save the existing drain field, perhaps it may only need to be flushed; have your septic guy give you some alternative suggestions and make the replacement the last choice as it is the most expensive.