They want a bond. 

The absolute last thing I'd be doing is looking at other markets.

I was just down in Austin last week and know they have a good presence. 

I was on the email from the title company who has been trying to get this seller to sign your release since last week. 

Inventory has held steady at around 5-6 months for some time now, with roughly 4% more active listings on the market in the metro now compared to November last year.

You just got a super cheap education #8 I would seriously consider a bond fund etf vs real estate based on your post. 

@Agatha Oliveira Over the last 10 years case law has been established that greatly expands the ability to redeem tax sale properties.

Built in the last 50 years but before 1990.Currently rented for <$7000 gross but could likely be raised to >$8000.Expenses are as follows:Taxes - $13,000/Yr or ~$1083/MoInsurance - $3100/Yr or ~$260/MoMaintenance, Repairs, Vacancy, Trash Removal - ~$1000/Mo.Now, seller wants 850k & 10% down, interest TBD.

Basically every personal house we ever owned except this last one which we built from scratch.

We purchased an RV last year under our personal names that is primarily used for business travel.