I understand why as its all the same reasons I moved here three years ago - mild weather (for FL anyway), still more affordable than south FL, gorgeous beaches, bustling economy, huge growth, tons of diversity.

I am willing to have emergency service it it is warranted, especially with this cold weather.

I've read that stucco/frame houses need extra maintenance because of weather and termites.

If you know of a colleague in the Austin area I should consider, I would be very appreciative.Due to the winter weather event we had in Texas, taxes aren't due till June so hopefully that provides sometime to find a good partner. 

I am using the Zinus Green Tea in our vacation home. 1.5" gel topper with a thick water resistant cover.

According to state law you can evict them yourself if you can do so without creating disorder, something impossible if the tenant resists. 

Batteries go dead fast in cold weather.

The 4 Top Housing Markets from Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 are as follows1) Miami (Florida) Appreciation 15.90%2) Tampa (Florida) Appreciation 13.93%3) Atlanta (Georgia) Appreciation 10.42%4) Charolotte (North Carolina) Appreciation 9.88%The 4 Bottom Housing Markets from Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 are as follows1) San Francisco (California) Depreciation 15.90%2) Seattle (Washington) Depreciation 13.93%3) Portland (Oregon) Appreciation 1.10%4) San Diego (California) Appreciation 1.59%Looking at this data, it appears that the Housing market in the Southeast will weather the storm better than the West Coast & Northwest.

However, this approach also carries more risk as you may be more vulnerable to market fluctuations and cash flow issues.On the other hand, starting with a higher amount of capital can provide you with more security and stability, allowing you to weather downturns in the market and build a more sustainable portfolio.

I couldn't resist, the before pictures made me think medieval fantasy castle, something that a young kid would enjoy as their clubhouse for a few months.