If your answer is yes to both questions, you should go ahead.

.- Duplex will need $35K (approx & is a cash layout) for rehab.When I run the numbers over 10 years it seems i would be barely ahead to keep the duplex vs. investing my cash outlay over 10 years at 9% in an index fund.

You might get more out of checking out what's available in Pflugerville now.At the very least, it will help you learn that market and you'll be that much ahead when you get there.Good luck.

I thought this would be a great place to connect with investors not just my local area but also nationwide.Unlike many people who chose real estate investing as a vehicle for financial freedom, real estate (CRE to be specific) is truly my passion and I really enjoy the journey and the learning process.

I am wondering if you went ahead with a retrofit heated driveway system.  

I would go ahead with that layout with the refrigerator cabinet.

You're far ahead of most people that do their own work in that you put a value on your time already.

It must feel great to know you helped them get ahead this way.

Make sure that you are looking ahead for large repair/replace items...furnace,ac,appliances,etc.

There is a Wegmans that's coming to the area and the mall is being revitalized.That being said is it worth it to hold the property and hope for it to appreciate or go ahead and sell it??