Yeah I don't think i'll completely rule out Texas but will certainly put some extra attention into the specific challenges it presents for me. 

Furnace looks old) Pay most attention to expensive items. 

I keep on mentioning this and no one pays attention.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Start paying attention to the specific sub markets you want to invest in. 

This is a good thread to bring back to everyone's attention today and see how their thoughts have changed.

Readers should seek professional advice.

Before I came across real estate and BiggerPockets, I was an avid reader of Mister Money Mustache, who taught me the principles of being a frugal badass and saving myself into retirement quickly.

A boutique attorney doing a handful a year can give you good personal attention but at a cost reflecting their economies curve. 

If you want to bring attention to issues which are commonly broken, it may be a good idea to create a separate move-in pamphlet detailing the basics of the lease and consequences for breaking the lease.