For most of 2024, we saw 5-6 months of inventory in the Austin area.Here are the December 2024 for Austin and the greater metro:Here’s a chart showing the median sales price of a single-family home in the City of Austin in 2024:The median sales price for a single-family home in December 2024 was up roughly 9% from the beginning of the year.

If you don't plan on selling for awhile, then a new home is a great way to go.

another single family home?

This could easily cost you $10’s of thousands if you plan to stay in the home 5+ years when you return. 

Would the buyers/borrowers be purchasing with the intent of putting a mobile home on the property and making it their primary residence?

So I bought a single family home for 315k that was considered inhabitable.

How about the increased home insurance cost for a landlord policy?

Would a HELOC or home equity loan on my personal home be a good idea to fund this?  

You didn't mention where you are operating, but depending on average home prices, I think you'll be ok.For instance if we're talkin $500k homes, and if you will get a 2.5% commission, split that 50/50 with your Broker, you will end up with $6,250 per sale, right?

How do homes burn due to "no water" along the freaking ocean???????