My property tax rate is 2.70% I have a great tenant so I haven't done large increases (like $150 or $200) since I don't want a unit turn but I'm in the market rate range.

Your primary insurance policy with $300,000 in liability coverage should be sufficient in 99.999% of all lawsuits.5.

All 3 will give different amounts/ranges. 

My thought is: I find one worth the money in the $10-12k range, buy it outright, live in it (in the park) for about a year until I save enough to get another one, then rent out the first one.

What price range? 

if someone else comes along and wants to put 50% down on a great property, and they have sufficient cash and reserves, great!

Stick with classic neutrals to appeal to the widest range of buyers.There are situations where clients touring homes immediately pass on properties due to strong or unusual color choices.

Temple is not part of the Austin metro area, but within a long commute range for a few.

@Gregory Schwartz rates are above 7% now, so not a stretch to see them staying in a 6.5% to 7% range next year.

Depends on really what you are looking for:-Speed - some HMLS can go "no appraisal" so can close very quickly and beat cash offers if you are in a competitive market to buy-Interest Rates - can range anywhere from around 8% to 13% (same with "points") but not usually as huge of a concern for flippers since the terms are so short-Leverage - depending on your risk appetite / capital - this is also a top concern for some (almost always over and above rates/fees) can see anywhere from around 80% LTC to even mid 90s LTC (including 100% of rehab budget)