If you haven't already check out the podcast, really good stuff and a fun listen if you driving.What type of property did you go with for your fist purchase?  

It's never fun to walk up to a scene like that.

Check out your local one and go to every meeting, so much fun and you learn tons! 

I would say that I am an active real estate investor and am hoping that very soon (i.e. next five years - by the time I am 30), that I am  generating enough passive income that I am either working for fun OR I can pursue a PhD. 

C&M Construction for over 3+ years now.We also do roofs & decks.Good luck, as I know the fun of managing from afar.

Would be fun to share experiences if you would like to chat.

This area is a up and coming area- a lot of hipsters, artist types and definitely getting more trendy.  

From what I can tell on Redfin, there is support for the prices your friend is asking, they've only been on the market 30 - 40 days or so, and November is not a fun time to be on the market (I have a house in White Rock Lake area that has been on the market since Nov 4).

We had one in the spring and it was fun to meet the actual people behind the posts.

Brandon & Heather Turner's book is priceless.Have fun out there!