ABoR housing market data underscores not only the ongoing strong housing demand in our region, but the critical need for more housing stock at all price points in and around Austin.”

I have been slowly educating myself on real estate and have a huge interest and strong motivation to get going on this journey. 

If you have a strong base, you will understand the answers better.

Fortunately though we have a strong and steady rental market, so while our returns might not be the highest, I feel positive about the long-term security of my investments in/around this city. 

The engineers at ReVision will help you calculate what approach will make the most sense for you.Also, if you have hard water, I'd strongly recommend AGAINST tankless water heaters.

Jodi:I'm sure there will be some strong opinions on this topic. 

@Mike Ojo We strongly suggest our tenants to have renters insurance, but in the end you can't force them.

The tenant built the building and are strong national tenant. 

And yes, I also like the idea of my name not being easily discovered as the owner of the note.The issues you mentioned about CFD being more work because Borrowers are not as financially strong, I totally agree.

I believe the "evidence" is pretty strong that rent control doesn't work (of course, I'm preaching to the choir, and will say later why I think RC is actually good from a messaging standpoint).