SFR in Kyle or San Marcos - same builder

[Sabuj Banerjee]

Hi All,

I recently sold an investment property in CA and am looking to do a 1031 in a landlord friendly state such as TX. My primary goal is appreciation over the next 5/6 years, cashflow positive preferred but cashflow neutral at a min.

I am considering the following options:

1- Purchasing a new duplex from Two Ten Communities in Buda. Any insight on this builder ?

2- I am also looking at Lenar homes in Plum Creek, Kyle and Whisper in San Marcos. Trying to figure out which one to pick with cashflow and future appreciation in mind?

a) Plum Creek, Kyle - 1900 SF, 4 bed 2 bath, corner lot, large backyard, great school district rating

b) Whisper, San Marcos - 2300 SF, 4 bed 3 bath + study room, moderate backyard, OK school district rating

The Whisper property is about $20K higher priced. Both are cash flow positive.

Any thoughts or comments on these above?