Bureau of Labor Statistics and Texas Workforce Commission, Texas was reported to have the highest rate of job creation through 2024. 

Owner occuppied loans regualted in every state .. must have state license and NMLS registration.NON owner occ loans on 1 to 4 units are regulated same way in about 15 statesin the other states they are unregulated.Keep in mind though investor loans do not follow the same rules as owner occ and rates can change charges can change closing dates can be blown through etc

A high property tax rate will increase the taxes more quickly as a percentage of total expenses when the property value increases.

Although I will probably pay a slightly higher interest rate.

The price points do make it hard to cash flow even with the lower interest rate subject tos. 

Many claim they do not charge a markup, but then aren't transparent with invoices, etc. 1) If a PMC charges $x hourly, their markup is built into that hourly rate as they are NOT paying their workers that hourly rate.2) Many PMC's send you ONLY their invoice, or from their wholly owned maintenance company, not the underlying invoices from Home Depot and contractors.

Just make sure they meet the criteria.6.

We have many efficincies under management with a ~10% vacancy rate with prices ranging from 485-625 depending on location property quality and amenities.

It will also allow you to meet various vendors and contracts that you'll need throughout your journey.  

The properties looks good in 2020 when they were 515 and interest rates were 4%.