(My BiggerPockets super powers give me the ability to tag anyone, but you have to be colleagues with them before you can tag them.)

I'd like to network with like-minded New Yorkers to make some power moves here in NYC.  

We pay a little extra for wind power for our primary residence (which is nestled under too many shade trees to consider solar)

I wish I had only realized the powerful tools there were available to me as a service member earlier in my career.First, don’t discount HI immediately Yes, it is a tough market, but you have some advantages including this forum.

My main focus is to have more buying power and speed when shopping deals... and i want to buy apartments. someone please help!!!!!

If the powers that be lower Texas property taxes, don't be too surprised if a legislative session or two later they hike your income taxes in this great great shell game that is "who do we tax and how do we tax them to pay for the stuff we want?"

Ahh the power of BP!

Power the notes down, pull equity and buy more.  

As Charlie mentioned, the bank will take into account 75% of the projected rents of the property and add that # to your income which will increase your purchasing power (I wouldnt be surprised if you could get pre-approved for a price in the $400s or $500s, although I dont know your full profile including credit and income). 

I have also accumulated $3k worth of tools.I'm also figuring the power of depreciation is not as great as deducting in the current year as depreciation recapture will take place in the event the house is sold down the road.