Different State, Different Rules - Where to look?

[Mike Ross]

Hello BP Nation,
    I'm a few months into reading, researching, and generally educating myself primarily from you fine people. Listening to the podcast and reading posts often has me asking myself "Well that's interesting, I had no idea about that! But wait...could the rules be different in my area?"

     To clarify, what I am specifically curious about is what resources/websites do people use to learn about the nuances of their particular state's laws and regulations governing real estate, marketing, tax rules, etc? Anytime you find yourself saying "Well that's how it's done in my state, but it could be different in yours." I would be curious to know where you looked to find out.

I am personally from Round Rock, Texas and have an interest in the towns just north of Austin for buy and hold through the BRRR method. If anyone else out there is from around me I would also appreciate a chance to hear about your difficulties and successes landlording in these areas. Thank you!