Texas isn't a low tax state but a state without a personal income tax.Our last house in Texas was in the Hill country and here's 2007's numbers against our Colorado house for 2017.Texas:2200 sq foot, sold in early 2008 for $230,000Property tax: $6,000Homeowner's insurance: $1600 (3% deductible)Electric bill: $290.00 month.Car insurance: $1500/yearColorado house, bought November 2007$308,000, 2800 sq footHomeowner's insurance: $950 with $1,000 deductibleCar insurance: $1,100/ yearProperty tax: $1,500/ yearElectric bill: I'd have to look for the breakdown but our city utility bill averages $90.00/month and includes, electric, water, sewer, trash and recycling, streetlights and mosquito abatement.There are two bills that are higher.

Hollywood has been like the step child of the region, and with the overpriced and oversupplied market to the south, Hollywood has better priced deals, particularly in multifamily, shopping centers, and warehouse/office space. 

The price may be larger per square foot but if its already making money it will eventually pay off, even with some appreciation. 

If you shop around for an independent granite guy, you will find it for about $30 per square foot plus $200 for an undermount sink.

So I want to break into real estate, I've been looking and looking and I just can't seem to understand how I can get my foot in the door with no money.

The rent was running around $3 per square foot last time I checked, so the income makes sense versus the purchase price.

I'm about ready to get my foot in the door of rentals as well, have some cash reserves saved up now.Here's what I keep coming back to, does the goal I have set for myself realistically include student housing?

Slope the dirt away from the foundation at LEAST 6 to 8 inches in the first 2 foot. 

I'm putting my foot down and saying nope.

They also have a child and a pet.