General condition of the building, income approach and comps for price/unit would be the most heavily weighted but also include the market itself...

I'm contemplating spending up to $15,000 to buy into an established mentor/coaching wholesaling program that focuses heavily on the marketing and system components.   

Heavily experienced in finance regulations and compliance.Eager to invest, acquire, flip, hold and rent more properties every year for my clients, associates and for me personally. 

You can get a great introductory course to Real Estate Investing by listening to the Podcast, the #AskBP Podcast, being active in the forum, reading (both blogs and Books) as much as you can, and most importantly networking with people in your area.I would really say that networking can teach you so much especially in the beginning.For the books start with the Millionaire Real Estate Investor or the Millionaire Real Agent both heavily suggested books.  

However, we have been very heavily considering investing the remaining balance out of state since we are learning how much better other markets can be.

if owner isn't receiving rent then the occupant is indeed a squatter/holdover of some sort.i'd purchase as a quitclaim deed type of property only at a heavily reduced price, cuz who's to say while ownership changes hands that the entire complex isnt take over since 1 of the 3 is alread in holdover.

It is getting a little interesting now though it seems to be slowing somewhat and Houston is very heavily dependent on oil & gas and the medical field so with gas prices dropping some folks (not me) are a little nervous prices will recess a little bit.

I Have been interested REI since childhood but it is only this year that I am able to actually jump in and make my first purchase after some preparation Which I know won’t be enough, like taking an expensive coaching course, podcasts watching, lots of reading, much of it on this forum but just as an observer, deciding what strategy suits me best and paying off my home to use it equity as capital.The strategy I decided to adopt is to buy and hold modest single family homes purchased for $30,000 or less.I know that distance is an additional challenge I am going to confront, but with the help of one of my daughters willing to be active on the field along with solid property management I am going to get it started.I am unable to attend any REIA meetings so I will rely heavily on education available in this community as I have seen it to be very solid and supportive.

@Jimmy Nguyenin my market probate is heavily marketed to and lead costs are expensive so I don't mail them. 

My advice would be to make sure document every single penny that is your profit on tax returns because almost every lender, portfolio or conventional will look at your net income heavily.