the use case for a mobile app is when visiting a home, or property, or shopping for home improvement products, mobile makes sense.

Totally serious, as the small community of families I raised children with here in CA now has 3 young adults in Austin. 70K for safe, entry level housing is enticing to CA and NYC parents, trust me (I've been both).

I rescinded an offer before it went into contract when my second visit to the property was early on a Friday night.

Since my research abilities are limited to CA for the purposes of vacant land... someone want to help with this?

I ive 55 miles away, but will screen and do background checks for my own tenants by phone/online and visit 1-2X a month.

But, then again the Houston market wasn't as affected by the down turn as much as the other cities and states like California, Florida, and Nevada.

Won't be long before CA adds that in too.

I bought a house 6 months ago in california with PITI is about $1500 per month.

Who is your insurance agency in CA?

I also heard it's better to start off with a CA until one get's more experience and cash reserves.