I've also been considering this concept here in Round Rock, since Austin is not convenient for me on a daily basis. 

You will be surprised at how quickly you can meet people and get involved in real estate...I have only been doing this part time for a few years and am surprised when I look back at where I started.

Regardless of that, @Jeff S gave you a good solution.Don't be surprised, however, if no one will lend to you even on your second home.

I'd be surprised if your fixed costs were less than $50K (though I could certainly be wrong).2.

No surprises.

I have a realtor and moving company on standby for her convenience, or will that come off as pushy?

Dearborn is pretty strict too, but it is almost like a private city in itself.I was surprised to see that West Bloomfield and Birmingham is getting crime there as well.I guess you can't run from crime as the world is pretty crazy any more.

Hilarious and also true, @Ali BooneAnyway, would love to hear the elevator version of your experience in Nica, anytime that's convenient for you.

The good thing about this property is that it really is a lipstick project, I am doing an inspection to make sure there are no surprises with the big stuff.

I sulked over to my iPad, and to my pleasant surprise, I received a mention from Bill Gulley Thanks Bill!