Since there is a shortage of inventory to buy, people had to rent, which drove up the those rates significantly.As a Phoenix native, I am excited about the boom to our economy and rapid growth. 

I avoid Flat or asphalt shingle roofs, houses with no garages, yards with lawn, split levels (a landing at the main entrance and then you have to go up or down stairs.), houses with less than 3 bedrooms and 2 baths so people stay longer, and multi-Family.

I'm a California native and currently in Los Angeles.

The level of demand and growth for the Austin area truly cannot be emphasized enough.  

This leads to either an added level of financial commitment (no one has ever back out after paying this fee) or before paying the money they'll usually bring up something proactively that will show up on their report and you can discuss it then.

Unless the dirt road is completely level, erosion can become a huge problem.I now live on the far end of a nicely paved and plowed road

What would you suggest a good strategy for me to check the level of demand an area is for renters?

Ok so many levels.

  #1 Give you a level of comfort that you are 100% qualified for the loan and that it will go thru

I’ve driven pass it at different times of the day throughout the week to gauge traffic and noise level.