My wife and I are based in Austin, TX and we're in the process of purchasing a home – we close on 4/28/21.For context, we're taking on a bit of a project, an old cottage-style home (built in 1948) located in Central Austin (~5-6 miles north of downtown). 

Purchase price: $855,000 Cash invested: $25,000 Single family house with detached ADU (cottage), and 4 total rental units in Kihei a block from the beach.

Recently purchased the adjoining cottage that borders my property in July 2020.

I've been phasing out investments in Texas for the last few years, for just this reason.Protesting your assessment is a cottage industry in Texas, and that can help, but the real problem is the attitude of most local officials.

I found a nice piece of property for sale on 5 acres, on an allsports lake that currently has one old, small lake cottage on it and a pole barn. 

Single Family Vacation Rental - La Bella Vie Cottage - with access to 1/2 mile of Lake Michigan beachfront.

La Bella Vie Cottage - Vacation RentalGuests love our cottage.

La Bella Vie Cottage - Vacation RentalGuests love our cottage.

La Bella Vie Cottage - Vacation RentalGuests love our cottage.

La Bella Vie Cottage - Vacation RentalGuests love our cottage.