No one can predict the future but generally speaking you are probably fine over the long run.Did your Realtor not mention the proximity to the freeway?

I invest in the Lubbock market as well you're investment strategy Is one that im not too familiar with.

Downsizing a one factory town.I would expect if FedGov downsizes, a lot of the corresponding periphery businesses/consulting firms, etc shut down.There has also been talk of such things like FBI moving out of Washington, I think some of that has already been the trend, but may accelerate. 

And no one ever reads the rules. ;)

If your cleaner doesn't offer this service, find one who does.

I am in contract for a duplex in Grandview where I plan to live in one side and rent out the other

I'm trying to narrow down some options and do a deeper dive on maybe 2 or 3 of the best potential markets to see which one makes sense to start in. 

Monthly payment is 1900 with a 6.5 rate and would rent for 2500.posted in another group but realized it was the wrong one Hey Keith, I've helped other clients do this sort of thing - vacating a primary residence and then pull out cash to purchase another property elsewhere.

These are the ones where you just enter some information about the property into a website and it gives you a report. 

I’ve been in the real estate business for almost three years now and have completed five deals: one buy-and-hold long-term rental, one short-term rental, and three fix-and-flip projects, for which I helped raise capital.