You can still find some really attractive deals there and there are some major things coming to the area like Boom Supersonic, Toyota, and more. 

Round Rock has been a popular investing location for awhile because of the family friendly attractions there like Kalahari.

Did research on crime rates, schools, attractions, etc... 

I live in the bay area where properties are extremely expensive, especially places that would be desirable as tourist destinations.Do I just get a condo in Florida for a couple hundred k and call it good?

We're thinking this house-hack strategy has very attractive numbers and it seems within the letter of the law. 

What's the attraction to come to this location other than football games a few weekends out of the year?

ESPECIALLY if you want to attract good tenants.

Brett - Thanks for chiming in, your comments have certainly helped.You are right, institutional activity can be a great sign of market health and certainly it's no secret all the big cities in Texas are attractive right now.

@David Edward Gaines welcome to the site.I too am looking to ad some more commercial investments to my portfolio.What attracts you to commercial over residential?

Very attractive and durable-- pretty cost effective as well!