Jobs and Population Growth: That’s Why You Invest in TexasTexas continues to be a magnet for both companies and people, making it a strong investment market.Forbes Article:: Texas is now home to 55 Fortune 500 companies—the highest number of any state.

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.You evicted these tenants, but you kept a relative and allowed the evicted tenants to return for visits.

However, it's also important to compare fees between lenders to make sure you're truly looking at them apples to apples.

But if you buy four $200K houses then it's apples to apples and you're not going to fall behind.For what it's worth, I'd be concerned that if you over extend yourself buying a primary home you'll create a larger scale issue than just being house poor.

Tough to get a more apple to apple comparison.  

But if you search "Finance Friday" on BiggerPockets Money podcast on apple or spotify or wherever you listen they have some real gems that might help you think about where to start! 

Get fee sheets or loan estimates from whichever 2-3 lenders you're considering and make an apples to apples comparison.

I'd love to help out in any way except going through the hassle of anything Apple related.

Johnny sells apples.

They are not always apples to apples, so a qualified and experienced broker, can sift through the many options and present you with the best three.