That market has shifted dramatically in the last 10 years and opportunities abound - especially in the areas you're looking at.  

Tell them you will pay them cash for a quick close.When you do all that, then contact a local RE Agent to give you a list of all the houses in that neighborhood that have sold in the last 5 years with all cash.

My name is Paul D. and my wife (Nitza) and I just recently have returned to the States as we have been living the last +3 years in Yangon, Myanmar and also have been spending time in our home in Ecuador.Now that we are back in The Woodlands/Conroe area near Houston we are looking to get are current real estate investments in order (three single family homes in this area) as they have been rented the last +3 years and we are looking at utilizing the equity we have in these properties so we can invest and buy/sell more properties.

All major cities in Texas see highest appreciation ever in last few years... still prices are very low compare to coasts.

I had a few questions come up over the last week while I'm trying to get paperwork together and build my system for keeping everything organized.1. 

It is rare that the average person can completely separate business from friendship.  

Also I just recently joined MAREI and went to last months meeting.

They also turn the last 7 or so miles of the road into a snowtouring road (no cars) from Nov-June.

Always do everything in writing, including asking to sign a release of lien upon your last payment to the GC.

Last at Xerox PARC, where I know the CEO.Yes, I agree, but changes will happen in certain areas first.