Austin is leading the way in TX and the US in growth and real estate demand.

Population growth can be reasonably forecasted.Those with a longer time horizon probably (and rightly so) don't care too much about peaks and valley's.

I live in Charlotte, NC and I feel as though this is an excellent place for growth and I definitely can say that this market has been real good to me.

I hope it's a smooth transition for you.I have to compliment you on your investment philosophy, which I am a huge advocate of, "investing to me is buying and holding with a medium to long term view for capital growth, whereas, flipping is a business or trading to make a profit".

I think so that google tasks or excel is the best free option in this case.

Some areas are looking at price drops seehttp://www.inman.com/2014/05/12/home-price-growth-cools-but-unsustainable-and-unhealthy-in-some-large-markets/#.U4ZCrijijy4Affordability - credit at 43% DTI is an issue for many buyers.http://www.homebuyinginstitute.com/news/fha-debt-to-income-296/Your business plan:Look at A and B neighborhoods.Market towholesalers that have leads with no equity in A and B neighborhoods.listed houses, expireds, landlords, fsbos, and houses purchased at the top of the market (2006 - 2008) for low equity.Offer lease option assignments, sub2 purchase or wrap purchase, use a RMLO and a good lawyer.Market for Owner financing buyers.Give speeches to Rotary, Lions, Chamber, etc. about solving problems for young families' housingPost cards to apartment buildings and rentalsWrite blogs about rent to own, credit being tight, etc.Create a meet up group for "Get Your Lease 2 Own Home Now"BOTTOM LINE.SOLVE PROBLEMS FOR SELLERS AND BUYERS.

By the time the bank is ready to sell, the foreclosure sale typically has been six months to a year prior.Your first task is to find out if there are any (listed or unlisted) bank owned properties where the bank will allow assignment.

Generating more income is kind of a tough task, is there any other alternatives to "making more"?

Has the area seen significant growth?

Better market and more growth than the Mid Atlantic.