I am not sure if I should stay local to my market.

If market appreciates you can get a HELOC on it or cash out refi in a few years to scale faster.

Can you please share any information on properties or markets where you are that can help guide my search?

If your aunt isn't in a big rush, another option may be (I'm not familiar with TX law):- Pay your aunt for a Right of First Refusal (means you get a chance to buy it before anyone, but has to be notarized by you and your aunt and filed at the courthouse)- Sell your house on or off market.

our first baby is officially on the market and i have mix emotions but more happy because im excited for the next chapter !

Do this quickly because some counties have a time limit on when you can appeal.I recommend you research the market for:- Comparable Property Sales- Condition of your property, including anything that may affect your property's value- If you are really serious, an expert appraisal may be worth the effort.

Plus how did he go there he must live there or close so your only working one market.

This is one of the main inherent risks with pre-construction, and the pre-construction market has cooled, and with impeding tariffs, there is some uncertainty around where prices will be in the coming months.One thing to clarify, are you looking to buy an investment property or a primary residence (or perhaps abit of both where you live in one unit and rent out the other)?

Hey GaryI manage about 65 units in FL and I broker for STR buyers in this market, and some do self manage.Obviously the ones who choose us for management, we can assist with all of those items, but the ones who self manage do so by building a team. 

Hey everyone, I've been working with 3D virtual tours and wanted to start a discussion on how they impact real estate marketing.