I have been looking there because of the lower price of homes and the potential growth.  

For example, if you find a good deal in a great growth area that you wouldn't mind holding forever but they want slightly more than you'd ideally want to pay, still consider it, determine what you'd beat yourself up for if someone else got it at that price and make an offer.  

If the answer is yes and you are looking to grow quicker then that might be a better option, but not the option for everyone.With more leverage comes more risk but potentially faster growth.

I do not have employees at the moment but do anticipate future growth.

@Mariano Wahlmann,I live in Dallas and here is my perspective...Dallas is going through Economy Boom, Everyday 1000 people moving to DFW metroplex.Companies are declaring their relocation to DFW every week.There is new construction going everywhere, still they dont keep up with demand.I was here is 2008-2009, Dallas just slow down during that time period, never feel recession.Here are recent data from Forbes about Future growth...

You should ask for the business plan, and what he expects profits and growth to be.

It's in an area that has seen constant growth since Hurricane Katrina destroyed New Orleans and over the past 3 years it's been growing even more.

I've been researching the BP site, and have found it immensely informative.

That has been happening for over 20 years and will continue.It will temper the growth that we have seen in the last 7 years.

that way my assets are financing the growth of my buissness.