Things like accessibility, entertainment, lifestyle, surrounding road/property conditions make the southern part of the island low on my list.

.: We all have different financial situations, lifestyles, risk tolerances, time horizons, etc so I don't think there's one right answer for everyone. 

New developments in Manor, East Austin, Georgetown, Plufgerville, Cedar Park, Buda and Kyle are seeing new luxury devleopments that offer a luxury lifestyle without the excessive rental pricing you'd see near downtown Austin. 

I wanted to do the general commercial one as it included a little bit of it all.Obviously this isn't for everyone but if you are looking for anything to enhance your resume, or to get additional education for yourself in a real world way I would highly recommend looking into it.

I invest exclusively overseas as I can get better returns than at home in the right places but I wouldn't touch Thailand with a 10-foot pole, unless it's for lifestyle.

Then you have to fit to your life style.5. 

Working closely with a lender experienced in San Antonio's real estate market can provide valuable insights and competitive rates.Upgrade and Enhance: Consider renovations or upgrades that can increase rental income and property value.

This increase is partly due to higher demand for rental properties as people move to the area for work and lifestyle reasons by there are other things to consider of course. 

Given your situation and concerns, here's a breakdown of considerations and advice:Pros of Renting Out Current Home and Buying a New Primary Home:Living Condition Upgrade: Moving to a larger, newer home with boutique features can improve your living space.Rental Market: West Town in Chicago generally has a strong rental market, which could provide good rental income from your current home.Portfolio Diversification: Adding another property to your real estate portfolio can enhance diversification and potentially increase long-term wealth through property appreciation and rental income.Cons and Concerns:Interest Rate: The current interest rate of 7% on a new mortgage is high, and there's uncertainty about future rate decreases.

I really like how creative you are in dealing with late payments, and using that to enjoy and enhance your relationship with your wife.Since I am doing this alone, I can’t afford to be so lenient or it could crush me.