Also, where can I buy low cost blinds that are decent quality? 

It's not really that complicated to buy out of state.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

@Celine Li Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

- If I did buy a duplex here in CA could I live in one side while renting out the other?

Hello,Looking to buy a piece of land ( residential) or two in and around austin area.

We have a high likelihood of getting approved by following the city's guidelines and seeing what it is that the city would like—getting the city's buy-in along with the community's buy-in shouldn't be a problem.

Say you are new to this, make it funny, but you are looking to buy houses locally because you want to invest in your backyard.

Only thing is she'd buy anything.

Buy-and-hold rentals, house hacking, or maybe something else?