. $250 is a cheap amount for a template form.

Lastly, I agree with the advice on having an umbrella policy as it gives you a (cheap) way to further insulate yourself. 

Back in the day computer nerds would say "fast, cheap, reliable... pick 2" and that's applicable here too.

If I were in my twenties I would be headed to Buffalo, Columbus and other spots where you can buy a house, find cheap commercial properties and make a mark fast.  

However, I will say that I use to get reimbursed at my old W-2 job as an architect and because I had a fairly efficient car that was cheap to maintain, I definitely came out ahead in fuel and maintenance.

They're dirt cheap. 

I have seen places come through so cheap that I've had to think really hard, however, ultimately, too many risks and potential headaches to pull the trigger. 

So I would go for Austin since it has the highest forecasted population growth of any city in the US and there are barriers to entry and restriction on supply and companies want to move to Austin because it's cheap compared to CA and business-friendly.

At your age it should be cheap... it might make sense

Interior needed new paint due to cheap flat paint that was used from the builder.