Thanks. I feel that I have been ready. Have already had option contracts on two properties and walked away from both.

I've been working with a realtor that I'm comfortable with, but have been keeping an eye on TXLS for upcoming properties and have been contacting him when something catches my eye. He knows what I'm looking for and is keeping his eyes open as well.

I had started out emailing every realor in the area I was looking at, but didn't get much followup from many. Certainly not enough to develop a relationship with any of them.

I have a general area picked out (Austin, Washington, Lee and the surrounding counties), but am somewhat flexible with my search area. I've been taking the approach that I'll just know the property when I see it.