A few tips on the website and on meeting some fellow investors:Search for local meetups here or google a local REI club to network with other investors.

Thanks for the tip Phil!

I hear people BMWing all the time about REOs and other MLS properties having too much competition, with the prices going too high. Well, here's what one investor in my area is doing - and these are not even REOs o...

Good tip on setting aside money.

@Mike thanks for the tips, I will likely keep the Roth IRA separate as it is not much and not worth the accounting hassle.

If anything, maybe we can get a better feel for the rental market in certain areas.We've found a few townhomes and condos that had a small yard (ok, smaller yards than my kitchen) and garages, but those numbers are way too tight.Thanks for the eviction court tip.

I do want to get more knowledgeable about estimating repair costs.Thanks for the tip on HUD too!

Probably not, but the tip is a percentage of the total bill so the more expensive the meal, the higher the tip (all other things being equal).Same with commissions on house sales.

Don't miss The BiggerPockets Podcast - they are great for learning how others are finding success.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and be sure to set up some Keyword Alerts- especially for "Austin" so you'll be notified when people mention it here in the forums.Thanks again for introducing yourself!

Do you use a listing agent and if so how much do you pay them.I have had 2 over a month and I am looking at ways to drive traffic to themPeople in the past act like L/O and owner financing will sell really fast and I am just wanting some tips to help sell my housesThe first SFH is a 3/2/2 all brick 1500 sq ft in great neighborhood and good schools I am offering it 5 k below appraisal and it doesn't need any work, it is in a suburb with about 9000 people, It is in a really good town.The second one is a 2/1 for 42k (at appraisal) not so good side of the city population is 89000, a lot of people live in this area, built in 1955ish I am offering it as owner financing or Lease with option for 475 a monthWhat can I do to drive more traffic to my houses, I need to sell them.