Right now, we have our eye on rental property investing, particularly multi-family (probably tri-plex or four-plex), but we're still trying to learn all the possible avenues of real estate investment.I'm currently neck deep in learning the details of financial analysis of potential rental investment properties, and would love some suggestions on the best place to ask questions on this topic (the Buying & Selling Real Estate Discussion forum?).

I am interested primarily in small multi-family buy-and-hold properties (duplex, tri- and quad rentals), with an eye towards larger multi-family and maybe commercial in the future.At this point, I am looking to network with other investors, lenders, and people who are generally knowledgeable and successful in the Houston area.

Trench was definitely a validation to what I was beginning to do and really opened my eyes up to areas I could improve my spending habits.

(Medically retired United States Marine here).  

I also offer in bad medical advice.

Looking to buy investment property in Houston medical center area.

His eyes were now wide open.

If the seller is in need of immediate money, say to pay for medical expenses for instance, seller financing is not going to help him one wit.As to 25% down, loans here in the USA are immediately sold right after they're made, and buyers of the mortgages generally require the 25%.

When I researched the market, My eyes lit up when I saw how low the entry points were to get in the market but so far my research is telling me it’s a town in decline and decay.

The area needs a little help in my eyes, some questionable areas and people, same as anywhere else to me.