I do still think that Texas and Florida for example have room to grow because of the strong population and jog growth. would it become another LA.

@Gabriel Credit If you really want to develop a strong and loyal client base, you need to bring real value to the client. 

Set backs are not proper, one water meter serves both properties, and sewer for one runs under the other house.I know I'm in for something close to $50K in engineering and filing fees to do this, but my question is: is anyone familiar with engineering /architecture firms here that are pros as far as getting this done, ie, it's what they do? 

Further, I would strongly encourage you to build a relationship with this older man.

Areas up near Ogden and Hill Air Force base always seem to have a fairly strong rental market, but I don't know where you should and shouldn't be. 

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. 

And they just hosted a reception at the urban planning conference last week at the school of architecture and urban planning.