Tony Ayala from Cypress, Texas

[Anthony Ayala]

I need to find new properties in the under $20,000.00 to pay cash. I sold two of my homes and the last closed on 12-31-2014. I've been looking in Waller and found a couple however they didn't look worth more than the land value let alone what they were asking. I've dealt a lot with section 8 over the years and I can answer a it of questions about it. Please feel free to reach out of me.

[Peter MacKercher]

Welcome to Bigger Pockets Anthony. I am in STL please let me know if you need anything.

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