@Lucas Carl that was anti climatic.

My husband and I live in Seattle, but due to the housing climate here we are starting our exploration of buying our first investment property in the greater Austin area, probably somewhere in a surrounding area not Austin proper.I have family in Hutto and Georgetown, but they bought their homes 10+ years ago and had no current recommendations for us.

I've learned that they aren't too familiar with western plumbing in a northern climate.

The only issue with a flat roof would be pooling water if not done correctly or the potential of cave in if you're in a snowy climate.

Each area consists of micro-climate.

I'm getting an idea of what the local climate is like and I'm also meeting all kinds of people there.

The air to air is going to be cheaper to operate unless you are in a climate that drops below +20F quite often.

In short, I can't just cross my fingers and HOPE they won't call the notes due without some addional assurances because if they did, the consequences could be devastating.I've heard people say that the bank would be foolish to call in a performing loan, but I also think that in todays climate they are more concerned with maintaining solvency than maximizing profit.JMac

I was doing deals in az from Michigan with no issues, but I like the climate so I made the move.I put together an entire team too.

It is getting very difficult in this climate to do low to no money down deals.