While the distance is not far, traffic will cause the commute to increase.

My office os also in the Energy Corridor and the commute from Katy is not bad, relatively speaking because Houston-area traffic is generally horrible

Some laminates will separate or bubble up at the seams over time especially in bathrooms and kitchens or high traffic areas like hallways.

They look at population density close by, incomes, growth, and traffic counts.  

I met our local drug dealer in the middle of street in front of everyone in the neighborhood to fight, he later moved, and so did our drug traffic.

Maybe we priced it at 195k and wouldn't have had much traffic.

I'd be opening a business with moderate traffic and regular scheduled appointments (think barbershop, salon, etc)In my opinion the lender doesn't need to know about any future business plans or exactly what the renovation funds will be used for other than the fact that i will be renovating the property with that money and it is going to be my primary residence.

Mentioned similar in the new member thread, but wanted to post in here too since it sees a lot of traffic.

for sure, there is a lot of traffic in Houston and most people are moving here for better opportunity.

You just have to create your own opportunities and markets, and niche.I agree with the Gentleman above stating the STX has less tourism traffic then Thomas or John.