I played football at the university of Oklahoma and like the idea of smaller towns in the area.

@Clayton Crouse absolutely feel free to send me a PM 

thanks in advanced and feel free to private message regarding this deal as well. 

Feel free to reply to this or private message me.

Some concepts are likely to be similar to multifamily/hospitality so if you also have experience with such new construction, feel free to add to the conversation.

Feel free to PM me if you want more specifics on the lenders I've spoken too.

I want to be free and clear of the home, by the end of the year.

Check out the beginners guide and podcasts if you haven't already, there's a ton of really good free info on here.

@David Faulkner the timber play is a rural lands play and the MLS can be your happy hunting grounds.. but first you have to understand timber.. and how to value it and how to log it etc etc. 

If buying by owner can get you a great deal, hiring atterney to help you with the offer and stuff is worth it.We personally looking for a deal like that for a small multyfalimy in NE Philadelphia to beat the crazy competition.If you don't have kids yet, you might want to check out househacking a duplex. live in one of the units for free or almost free depending on the area for a few years, save for down payment on your next home.