We could build larger, but there will be less Buyers and the home can potentially sit for longer and holding costs get expensive.Not saying building larger is wrong, but just giving you our reasoning for our home size.But I do 100% agree with you. 

So, they could potentially buy another house later on.

G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success

This signals long-term appreciation potential.

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Pensacola is a great market for investing and the number of properties available right now is up so there are actually some on market properties with potential. 

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There are other questions you need to answer in order to see if there are potential obstacles?

As well as limit you potential top end profit.

Starting your real estate journey with a house hack in Austin is a smart move, especially with its strong rental demand and appreciation potential.