I'm game to meet up @Al Williamson, but I have family visiting in town that day.

It's in Williamson county which is the 16th wealthiest county in America.

Al Williamson One step ahead of you!

Not all B/B+ areas are alike, so it will be up to you to decide what attributes are most important to you in a property (school zone, commute to big employers, new businesses or developments, etc). https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/31...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/22...And, while I am obviously biased here, I would also second what @Dave Williamson said about using turnkey as an entry in REI.

If your property is not described correctly or if the value seems incorrect, you can protest it.Filing a protest In Travis, Williamson and Hays counties, around May 15 is the deadline for most property owners to file a notice of protest of your appraised value.What’s the best way to file?

Al Williamson - thanks Al.

@Al Williamson - I'm with you, I'm confident I'll learn more by doing than I have in the last couple of years of "learning".

@Carnet Williams one last thing check your EMA about the deposits and understand what your liability is with refundable deposits.

Does anyone have a handle on renting properties out in the Franklin city/ Williamson County area?  

I have always used local banks/conventional mortgages, but do not have a relationship with a local bank in Travis/Williamson county.