They can all work at different times, imo.Good luck finding your own method.Rich Awesome insight Rich,This is the same track I've been researching, thanks for the post to reiterate that there are others other there  on this same path:- the balance between cash flow, tax shield from depreciation, and projections to figure out how to net "0," on paper or as close to it as possible- building up the passive activity loss bucket in anticipation of properties or other income producing activities that have income that exceed expenses and depreciation so I can keep the net "0," balance for tax shield purposes- use of entities, revocable and non revocable trusts, and Life insurance to exit life with no estate tax, fund trusts with perpetual income and asset growth by auto/default design to perpetuate indefinitely into future generations

I understand that ideally you need to have a multitude of lead avenues working for you, however my question is:What's working for you?

I have been told by a few friends that Lancaster is not an ideal neighborhood (relatively high crime rates).

I plan on getting a modest, 3+ year old used vehicle from around $12,000 or less but in an ideal world I would finance it only to have cash on hand for a rental property.I want to qualify for my first investment property starting this summer ideally.With that in mind, will taking on a new auto loan within a few months of seeking a home loan automatically scare off the underwriter regardless of the fact that the auto loan is about 10% of my annual salary, I have no other debts and my credit score is ~790?

I know of one in Newark (w/tenants), duplex style on one half with attached third single-level unit and large flat lot ideal for live-in investor.

Ideally, I signed on with the intent of working with current and future investors.As a hungry Realtor that is eager to make an impact in the Houston market, questions are: Is this situation I am in now something that is worth waiting out, or are these opportunities common for Realtors in Houston? 

Those you can leave few at dry cleaners, auto repair shops, hair salons etc.With the exception of contacting FSBO And for rents, when you're doing free to low budget marketing it's mostly letting people know you're out there and what you do and essentially waiting for the phone to ring.

Con: I break out into hives at the mere suggestion of paperwork.Pro: Most of this "paperwork" has to be fillable online forms anymore with little yellow highlighted areas and bouncing red pointers that I just "auto sign", right?

Ideally a 4 to 7% rent ratio to sales is the sweet spot.If this is a national chain we want to know what sales does the average store do nationally and is this store below average, average, or above average??

Ideally I would like to buy and rent to start with.