The stove pipe is installed in the basement, so a wood, pellet, or coal stove could be installed to aid in heating the home.

And because we have politicians promoting ideas not for the betterment of the folks but simply saying what they want to hear in order to obtain their votes- the followers drinking the kool-aid will believe what they want to believe.

Here's what I know:The city of Corpus Christi has a 3-yr apprciation rate of 5.9%The city of Corpus Christi has a 1-yr apprciation rate of 6.7%Zillow predicts that the neighborhood will appreciate at 7.4% in the next year.The house is on an island, so expansion is limited but has not yet capped as there are still vacant lots scattered in this area.This address is in the best school district of the metro areaThe city experienced 10% net population growth 2000-2010The city's two main college campuses had a combined enrollment of over 22000 students in 2011.The city's top ten employers are in the sectors of military, education, health care, contruction, government, and grocery (local grocery chain headquartered there)The house is a 3 bed 2 bath, which is on the small side of avg for this area.What more what YOU need to know before deciding to invest in this area?

I am also a Realtor, which is mostly to aid and assist my investing business, but I do a little Realtor work as well.

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Here is a list of great reads that will definitely aid in your education: The Best Real Estate Books Ever Time to be a sponge to information, then eventually you'll have Bigger Pockets :)

@Bill Walston is the tax expert for sure.All I do are assignments, and I pay a 13% SE tax because apparently tehre are some people that refuse to buy health care...not sure how that's realated to my business..but...

To better aid in my analysis, is there another rule of thumb you work by or in conjunction with?

Transportation is often an issue, how people get to work or to health care may need to be addressed.In any community of any size, you'll usually have many of these services available.

Your going to get band-aid fixes when anything goes wrong.