I'm just starting to learn how to analyze deals and am actively looking for areas with potential (investigating areas in North Carolina and southern part Virginia).

@John Brees what your CPA means to say is that your income has phased you out of being able to claim passive losses generated by your real estate activities.

Kitchen has had an active leak- source unknown- that has damaged most of the cabinets, master shower and tub are non-functional, AC unit needs to be replaced, garage door needs to be replaced.

Craigslist is very active in our area and can bring many calls.

Bigger Pockets also has a pretty active Texas specific forum too.

There is definitely plenty of investor activity. 

I use my s-corp for actively earned income only like management, consulting, repairs/maintenance/cleaning, wholesaling, lending, etc but it owns NOTHING.   

If your active duty, you can get your BHA to live off base, buy a duplex, have 1 side rented, then the other side paid for by the military. 

I did not know that the heater ductwork was not connected or that a main beam like 10 x 10 that held up the entire house since 1900, including a second story was old termite (none active) destroyed for 4 feet and no longer held up anything. 

I have a list of all the Top Solar Developers as well as the ones that are most active in kern county.