I wouldn't be stunned to see that trickle down to SFR rentals as well. 

Don't forget to look at the rental comps as well, closed and available to see what your 'competition' is up to.I always go for a mixture of tough/durable and nice fixtures in my BRRRRs.

I don't think that's a good idea.To keep in mind as well, you don't know what your kids what to do or will do with the house.

That might provide some insight into whether you want to go further down that (and the) road..If things are going well in the immediate area of the Arkansas property..maybe see if there is anything on market in that area? 

This would be my first new build, so I don't have a strong sense of what my expectations should be (hence the forum post, as well as several videoconferences with experts that I have lined up).3.

The RGV has expanded immensely in the past couple of years and we've had an influx of people coming in from out of state bc of the affordability as well.

I know the market pretty well and do most all repairs myself.

@Allison Richardson you should be able to well locally!

I recently put a roof on one of them as well. 

I’m interest as well!