In 2008 to 2010 as many folks choked on NPN's, risk assessments where high and investors wanted adequate compensation for the perceived risk.This same feedback has come from my observations and dealings as well as discussions and dealings with some of the top market guys like JP Morgan, WP Global and Citi.

We've observed that Leander is around 220-225/sq ft whereas Pflugerville is around 215-220/sq ft.

I'll observe and be obsessed about investing this route.

There would no doubt be real challenges associated with house hacking with kids present, however one of the greatest advantages of that (beyond financial) is that your kids get to observe you and your significant other making decisions that help you long term.Even if they are too young to understand all of the implications of that, they will understand later and you will have an opportunity to discuss the decision in more detail which is absolutely huge.All this said, have you considered getting a multi family unit where there's at least a wall up in between spaces?

However, if you observe all the formalities of the LLC (e.g., hold meetings, have minutes, have an operating agreement, don't commingle funds, etc.), those claims are far less likely to succeed.

They are first class operators and really fine people.It is my observation that they have hundreds of satisfied customers worldwide.  

This company was showing signs of degradation for the last 1-2 years from what I observed as an outsider.

The best way to get familiar with the process is to sit in and just observe one or two sales so you get a feel for the process.  

And bail on stuff.I’ve definitely observed this over the last few years.

As Duke Ellington observed in one of his songs; "Romance without finance, ain't got a chance."