IF you can find a way to generate traffic AND keep them coming back you will get higher and higher in ranking. 

The only drawback about most of Williamson County is that it's overflowing with people and traffic.  

Wow, a lot of traffic on this post which is awesome!

However, my California RE mind sees the prices vs rents and am bewildered by such statements.As of now, these are my desires in properties:a house or townhome built after 2000 - I prefer after 2003 turnkey condition MOST PREFERABLE, but not necessarily a requirement at least a 3+2 neighborhood well kept and not too much crime $50-$100K, short sales are acceptable Close to transportation and/or the fwy Relatively close to downtown and the airport (10-20 min when there is no traffic)Seeking cashflow, appreciation much lesser priorityFor rent of 800, the PP cannot be exceed 60kFor each additional $100 of rent, the max PP can only increase by about $12.5k.If you see immediate issues with these desires, PM me so that we can talk about it offline.

Or wood laminate only high traffic areas like stairs and upstairs main area and replace carpet in the bedrooms.3.

Does anyone ever feel they get some traffic or deals off of the marketplace here?

This traffic has definitely taken life out of the road.  

Less wear and tear, less noise,, not as many cars, not as much general traffic in and out of buildings.If you choose to do this keep it across the board,, no exceptions,, Fair housing applies,, you need to be consistent.

I wouldn't want anything commercial mixed with rental.. to much foot traffic, Laundromats are huge utilities to run and to keep up with mechanical fixes.. and lots of stupid sit in and wait traffic.. big drug potential unless you have a staffed location.  

I currently walk to work so having to join the hellish traffic this area has isn't something that's appealing.