Its strong economy has attracted many folks from the rust-belt states.

Today, they look like modern craftsman homes, and as a builder with 180 homes under my belt, I'm never building another home ground up again.

My first instinct is no, not yet - with no properties and land-lording experience under my belt yet, i'm not ready to hassle with Home Association's, fees, all that stuff, but I realize I should pick the brains and experiences of the BP community so if you have experience as a multiple condo's you rent out, please chime in and share your experience and if you recommend. 

Once you have a few properties under your belt, then it’s time to start exploring the LLC and commercial/portfolio loans and figure out what makes the most sense.

IOW, if you believe you should have 5 "deals" under your belt within 3 months, you're going to be disappointed unless you're really lucky.

At least you can say you have a flip under your belt.

I actually enjoy running the snow blower on my 160 ft long driveway at my 4727 Sq ft house that I bought for $16,000 that is worth today about $250,000. 

However in my mind when buying in Texas one does need to be mindful of tax's and expansive soils.With many of the mid west or upper rust belt type cities for someone who is new to TK or investing out of state they really need to understand the demographics of the ares what we class as D and C and B and A  what that  really means.  

I once had a 2001 New Beetle make it to 225+K before it threw a timing belt...I considered myself very lucky.  

Definitely understand the importance of experience and it is why I have waited and worked under a mentor over the past year to get deals/examples under my belt to ensure I can protect my lenders' investments as best as possible.