Enjoyed the pics.

We have also enjoyed buying brick houses near AF bases (brick, because I don't want to replace siding). 

Or should I just leave well enough alone and fill the empties with repos, increase lot rents minimally, and enjoy the ride?

She has a contract to fulfill, pure and simple. 

DIY is great for your primary residence as it is a good way to save on labor costs and learn the ropes, but it has its limits with a pure investment.

My only real exposure to real estate is a few books that I've read on the topic and I was actually referred to these forums by reading one of Brandon Turner's books and this looks like a great place to begin my real estate education :)I'm just your average guy that is fed up with a 9-5 job and looking to become financially free in my future, but even more than that to get rid of the boss and free up my time to do the things I enjoy most, so I guess you can say I am highly motivated to look into this new venture.My present time goals are to educate myself about the real estate world while connecting with those who are where I want to be and hopefully finding someone who can mentor me in this area.And my next goal after that would be to acquire a multi-family home here in Orange County that would allow us to live rent-free or cheap in the same home.Thanks for stopping by.

Let me know if I can be of any help...and enjoy your visit!

For the "Independent Study" course I am currently enrolled in, I'm evaluating a large acreage property from the perspective of an investor (assessing possible income-generating activities, determining development opportunities, constructing pro forma's for each scenario, etc.) with the help of the property's brokerage firm, my professor, and a few external sources who were kind enough to help out.Some information about me: From Georgetown, TexasGraduated from Texas Tech University with degrees in management and marketingI enjoy flying, and I've been a pilot for about 5 yearsI'm an avid outdoorsmanI plan on becoming an accredited land consultant at some point in the futureI'm open to any and all suggestions/advice/information from the BP community and I look forward to hearing your thoughts!  

As a 30 year Real Estate Attorney and Investor I enjoy helping people get off on the right track.

Do a straight lease and a pure option, record the option to cloud the title.3.