I'd suggest another mid-western state over Illinois. 

Eric: Michael is correct in that NASB is one of the largest non-recourse lenders along with First Western Federal.

One of them is on western coast of Turkey, near Bodrum, and the other one will be in the southwest Russia.

The country is the second poorest in the Western Hemisphere, behind Haiti.

hang in there, Austin....I am from west Texas originally, too (Odessa) so maybe go with some low cost country western advice..

"With a growing number of California activists demanding higher taxes and more regulations, look for an increase in the number of companies seeking to leave the state."

I work with New Western Acquisitions and we connect off market distressed properties to investors within the Austin market!

I've summarized from their page for those unfamiliar or need a refresher..LinkThe Foster Road Transportation and Streetscape Plan prioritizes safety and streetscape elements to transform the Foster Road corridor and its surrounding neighborhoods into centers of vibrant and unique neighborhoods, resulting in an array of benefits for residents and businesses.The project extends from SE 50th Avenue to the western edge of the Lents Town Center at SE 90th Avenue.

For instance, in Oklahoma there are tornadoes, in California we have earthquakes, in the western states, there are wildland fires, etc.

I would go with milpiitas and i would go with the western side of it . 680 freeway has a lot of homeless along it ....fire problem.