I believe from reading posts here on BP and other sites that to have my credit pulled for a new rental property will probably cost me about 5 points on my credit score for about a year.  I am planning to buy 6 houses ...

I want to use RE to create generational wealth for my children and be a positive impact in the lives of others.

If they are hungry, conscientious, and well structured in the way that they do their deals they will definitely have a big impact on you.Do some networking, and don't be afraid to ask people if they have anybody that they would recommend or even that they would stay away from.Thanks for the feedback everybody, good luck and good hunting.

As far as real estate investing goes, I don't expect the PACES Act to have a substantial impact.

I don't recommend purchasing for appreciation in any market, but especially not Killeen.The high turnover also impacts rentals - 2-3 year is the typical duration of any given tenant.  

Jason,From my understanding, the last recession had a huge impact on some of the flippers here on BP. 

Although most of the podcasts and investing forums don't directly relate with investing in rural areas I feel we have a unique opportunity to have a larger impact on a smaller community.

Do something that will impact your REI Life!

Cash flow and time flexibility but also impact in one's community (making a difference) through housing

Once you have that figured out, you need to understand "loan to value" (LTV) and how that impacts what you are able to buy.