The biggest issue that came with this method is that it still works great for VRBO, but now after an AirBnb booking I have to ask the guest for their email to get this process started.Zapier is also monitoring for the returned signed RA and that point then sends out all the info the guests needs for their stay.The rest of the email automation is handled by the PMS.My biggest pain, is when I get a difficult guest, or when things break mid stay.

You're asking somebody lend you a lot of money, collect 1% interest on it and get 10% of any upside but take 100% of any downside.  

Second, more in depth:   What are the down sides (if any), for investing in the Texas market?    

(option B)My biggest question is not able to decide between option A vs option B.If i go with option A tenants can manage that area well using their own landscapers every once in 2 weeks like that.

Biggest issue would be financing and, of course, you wouldn't get to take advantage of appreciation.

Location, location, location should be your biggest consideration and I'd strongly recommend staying within an hour of where you live.

Having over 10 years of experience in the electrical field, and correcting numerous poorly executed electrical installations, one of the biggest value adds that I have is this experience.

I agree that the biggest factor is the market cycle.

@Bruce LynnThey could but in reality it’s not the actual federal govt employees that are the biggest factor it’s all the lobbyists and government contractors that flock the area.Every large company has a contingent of people here to grease the pockets of all the politicians

I see a lot of people say they want to go local, and while I understand the sentiment, one of the biggest myths I see perpetuated in lending, or insurance, or appraisers, etc. is that local is better.