Often times they come back with a list of repairs that they would like to see to protect the home or mitigate liability. 90% of the time those items were on our list to fix anyway, and sometimes we even haven't done before we get the letter from the insurance company.

The lender required me to quit claim out of my LLC which I use for asset protection.

You didn't write how much 'sweat equity' you put into this place, but it was likely well worth it given the $400K cash out.  

Getting a well performing quad would be great to season for 4 years. 

(Well it was all good info, but that is what I can focus on first!)

Well said! 

Southlake probably never was, Frisco if you bought 10+ years ago probably has done well. 

I started diving back into learning by reading the Real Estate Rookie and was hoping to put myself out there and find some like minded individuals that are in the beginning stages of their investing career as well.

As Shawn mentioned above insurance is going to be a HUGE deal in Gainesville as well as HOA's.

One is humid and one is dry, the types of activities to do are different in each city, take a look at where you would be the most happy as well if you're going to be living there!