Assignment is not a problem.Our favorite is First American Kirkland office, Sharon VonClasen.

He also has written a book on American history.

EnergyNo state taxesPro-businessPanama CanalPort citiesCoastal areaFarming area (farming was huge last year)Cheap foreign laborTech hub (Austin)Conservative politicsReligious coreHighway access (transportation)Centrally locatedYouthful and energetic (Austin, Dallas)Higher ed (UT, TCU, A&M, TSU, Baylor etcEducation (13-15 students per class)Cultural significance (New dream state)Affordable housing (American dream)Raw landSports (hunting, fishing, racing, NFL etc.)Theatre and artsPoliticsThis is not all inclusive but Texas ranks high or top in all of these areas compared to other states.

And this is standard from American Appraisal Institute.  

If your looking for SFR financing with more then 5 properties, contact Colony American Financing.

In the end, it will make all of our lives easier if we both agree the resident has some quality.I would like to address Mark's concern on lower credit worthiness.  80% of Americans live pay check to pay check.  

Most of the information I seem to find is American, which while helpful in principle I'll be borrowing in Canada.

The Allstate guy was able to give me a quote through American Modern Insurance Group, but the price was significantly more than expected or the policy for our SFH rental. 

@Aaron GriverSo you have another post where you ask if anyone has used American Real Estste Investors, and now 2 months later you work for them?  

First American says then cannot do this type of transaction.Thoughts ?