I think it's a great place to invest since it is one of America's fastest growing cities, with high rental demand and fewer weather issues than elsewhere in Texas.

I'm finding that it's split on weather or not it's a good idea to pre-sell a flip but I have decided to go for it.

It kinda depends where you are putting the flooring, Laminate is more real looking but not waterproof therefore you dont want it bubbling and peeling up but vinyl is more durable to water (kitchen, baths, basements) I think some are even scratch resistant.

Have the plumber check your water heater when he is looking at your pipes.At this point you should have a level house that is weather tight with good mechanicals.

No, I will not spend the extra money on an emergency repair for the AC when the weather is mild out.

If you're not comfortable with those outcomes with the current BRRRR properties you're considering, you may need to look for others where you could weather the storm of a worst case scenario.

Resist that urge and keep the wow factor where it counts, kitchen, bathrooms, curb appeal.

If at first they are resistant keep talking. 

Then I called a friend (who works in equipment rentals)seeing if he knew anyone, turns out there was some kind of weather event a little north of PGH that caused damage to about 24,000 roofs.

Spend a little more upfront but you get great scratch resistance, waterproof floors and no dirty/smelly carpet.