I pretty much think about real estate investing every day at my 9-5 (7:30-4:45 cough) and know that it is something I not only think I would love doing, but would thrive at.

I went to the inner city where the capital was once again was excited to see a thriving and active city and to see the college was the same way as well. 

Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/starthere http://www.biggerpockets.com/ubg http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet Setting up Keyword Alerts How to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets 25 Tips for Real Estate SuccessHowever, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/ubghttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPockets25 Tips for Real Estate Success However, this site thrives on interactions and as such we encourage two way exchanges and look forward to educational and thought provoking ideas relevant to REI.

I will send you a DM with recommendations on financing.Regarding programs that provide grants for energy efficiency- There are a number of programs for homeowners including solar panels; green housing incentives. 

We were at a stand-still on the negotiations until… When I told the seller that I really needed the extra land for a greenhouse and garden area, they were fine with giving me the extra land.

For the most part, Texas has tons of cities you should check out that are still, and hopefully, will continue to thrive. 

You have exactly described the reverse mortgage, or "home equity conversion mortage", which is a thriving industry in the U.S.

It took about 2 years and I built a thriving STR business as well as buying and selling houses. 

The strategic location in a thriving market and the opportunity for a fast, profitable flip made it an attractive investment opportunity.