However, from what I understand you shouldn't buy things in your name if you're serious about asset protection.Since you're in Texas, read up on forming a Series LLC for each property - it's free of charge, has barely any paperwork involved, and will provide a ton of protection for you.

@Justin B. Are

One place we looked at had such a tight stairway you could barely get any furniture to the upper units.

Bare land prices have gne down a little bit.You can't build just anywhere in Oregon, so make sure of your zoning and that the property isn't affected by watershed or wetlands issues.

Also, we may just do the bare minimum necessary repairs for now.  

in the 1970s, my single mom with 2 kids started investing in real estate with a job that paid barely above minimum wage.  

When you figure average inflation is 2.5%, this loan is barely tracking inflation.

Are you barely able to pay your bills right now?

Rob, your profile is bare, so don't know if you are local - but hope so!

Hello all,Still trying to figure out how to navigate this site so bare with me!