The taxes will be higher in Texas on property than you realize, and obviously, they are high here in Chicago as well.

I've also considered the high desert but have never looked at properties there.Good Luck!

I live in California and like many California Investors prices are just too high in the area I live.

High crime & unemployment. 

Airbnb can provide great cash flow, especially in high-demand areas, but it requires more hands-on management.

The cost is very high interest and origination fees.

:D Seriously though, I'm interested in learning exactly what they are, how they are traded, and how I could possible profit from brokering/connecting companies that trade MTN's with a few of my clients that have that type of buying power.

I have high 800's credit score and prefer 0 points.

I suspect you started off too high.

It is hard to tell from the picture, but if the cost will be too high to repair it I like the idea of having a sunken garden.