-Concern for the amount of people is because there were heavy appliances that needed to be moved.

This was pretty short lived, however, and once spring hit we saw things go back a pretty "normal" competition level.

Even though your pricing might be competitive, the market in Rotonda West might have its quirks. 

., are just sitting, so you won't have as much competition there but may have to take some time to update.     

This scenario often allows investors to purchase properties at competitive prices, potentially increasing their return on investment​​ and have smooth investing experience.Quality Education System: With several highly-rated public schools, Katy is an appealing location for families.

The first thing you should do if you want to invest out-of-state is to see where you might have a competitive advantage.Make a list of every place you ever lived and where all of your closest family and friends (the ones you trust) live and then compare metrics on those towns.

Firstly to connect with investors, property owners, flippers etc who need re-model/demo work/tile installation done at competitive prices.

From quick glance, just about every single one of the condos look the same - I see A TON of opportunity to stand out from the competition. 

In 3-4 years, you will not have a lot of equity in the home, so I'm not sure you'd want to refinance (if you plan on trying that, talk the bank because ending your mortgage before the term is up (ie 1 yr, 2 yr) comes with a heavy interest penalty (basically you have to pay out all of the interest remaining for the rest of that term).As for renting vs investing elsewhere-run the numbers as to what your payments would be if you bought a house including insurance and property taxes and repairs vs renting. 

SBA loans feature favorable terms, such as low down payments and longer repayment periods, and are partially guaranteed by the SBA, reducing the lender's risk.SBA 504 Loans: Another SBA program, the 504 loan program, provides financing for the purchase, construction, or renovation of owner-occupied commercial real estate or heavy equipment.