@John UnderwoodThat pit is "FIRE" no pun intended!    

Not sure about the Texas market other than my daughter and her family moved to Austin about two years ago and can't believe the upward mobility (pun intended) of real estate; At least in and around the Austin area.

Well, no pun intended, but you were completely hosed on the icemaker line replacement.

As I already mentioned, running numbers and seeing what could and couldn't work will answer some questions off the bat (no pun intended but that works LOL).

@John Elmenhe , thanks for your kind words and I had "fun" with your "pun"...BIGGER POCKETS.

Pun was intended.

You already have lots of tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.Now, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Ok, now that you have taken your initial step, below are some quick links to get engaged. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/ruleshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/invitesREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

In Key West, impact windows are the big deal to weather hurricanes (no pun intended).

I’m also a fan (no pun intended) of the mini split systems

You already have all the tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.