I checked all state basis only CA can sustain high growth in home price. 2024 would be fun. 

State of Oregon is coming down on those folks that do this...

More states are creating "just cause" eviction laws, essentially stating the landlord must allow the tenant to remain in the property except for a few specific situations.It won't end well.

My response will focus on your option #3 "Continuing to rent where we live, and buy a separate property to rent out"A while back I lived in rental property but owned rentals in another state.

That said I am unsure of the laws in your state. 

Some more options for investors facing similar problems with Beattie, Blacktip, or other builders:1) Contact a real estate attorney to advise you on your options.2) File a complaint with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) (more info: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/file-a-complaint/)3) File a complaint with the Attorney General for the State of Florida (more info: https://www.myfloridalegal.com/how-to-contact-us/file-a-complaint)4) For filing a small claim (under $8,000) in Lee County Civil Court (more info: https://www.leeclerk.org/departments/courts/small-claims)5) Contact WINK News with your story.

She is currently on a one year lease and I have read the requirements for my state. 

Is it a position they could keep if they were in a different state than their employer?

I am trying to invest out of state, specifically in Kansas.

We don't have the Midwest weather, high property tax, old homes, high insurance, high maintenance, or state income tax.