Relocating to N Austin area! Which cities are least red tape?

[Mike Bernardo]

Hi! First time poster.. I currently live in SF Bay Area and am doing a job transfer to work out of the north Austin area.. Looking at buying a SFH to live in (maybe rent it out in the future) or could be interested in a 3-4plex if the right one came along and house-hack it. I want to start investing in real estate for sure but figure my decisions there shouldn't be driven by whats the best commute for my day job and shouldn't be rushed.

I have been looking generally in Williamson County. Best for my commute is probably Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville.. Also Leander and Georgetown don't seem so bad.

I am curious if anyone has any pointers as to which cities have the least to deal with as far as general red tape/taxes/permits/eetc. Hoping that I don't need a permit for every little thing like replacing the kitchen cabinets or whatever..

Thanks for reading!