I have a growing portfolio of rentals but also help other investors source and manage investment properties.

DTI is key to bank loans today and 1040s supposedly prove it. 10 years ago not a problem.

Garages are a reliable income source.

I would suggest adding "Pearland" to your key word notifications.

To sum it up, it’s all about the relationship, and two key components to a successful relationship is reliability and trust....

I have been finding it more difficult to source deals through the mls and beginning to move my strategy elsewhere (direct mail, internet ads, etc). 

Design your option to be exercised after this happens.These same owners are also a great source to ask for seller financing after they see how you manage the property for a couple of years.Happy InvestingDerek Dombeck

I was wondering if anyone knows wholesalers or other sources of getting leads?   

The key is to look at your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and see the dollar amount of your remaining eligibility.

Maybe it sounds bad, I don't know, but my goal with investing is not to spend all day "pounding" the phone calling, but rather to develop a steady source of passive income so I can do what I enjoy such as playing golf with buddies on a Wednesday.