We own our home on 50 acres free and clear in Taos County but my wife and I are interested in purchasing a favorable deal we found in the Cookson Hills of Eastern Oklahoma we both like.

One thing I’ve seen investors do in situations like this is look at regional or local community banks or credit unions that understand the area better than national lenders—they can sometimes be more flexible and use actual rent rolls and P&Ls instead of just taxable income.

The average property increase over the last 29 years nationally is ~5.5% (I invite you to verify this).  

They typically offer the best terms and are easier to work with than national banks.2. 

Meanwhile, home prices are still well below the national average. 

Probably just have to take the Texas exam not national. 

@Galant Ant we're national, just sent!

Local economist Carola Binder of UT-Austin described Austin’s labor market as “still a very low number” compared to statewide and national averages, with job growth across most major sectors.Overall, Austin’s steady employment base and diverse economy support a positive long-term outlook for housing demand in Austin and Central Texas.Here are the September 2025 stats for Austin and the greater metro:Here are the leasing stats for the City of Austin and the greater Austin metro area:A 30-year fixed rate mortgage is currently around 6.27% interest, down from the 7.26% high seen over the past year.

I will explain.When I founded our investor services company in 2005, I followed the methodologies that national chains like McDonald's, Costco, and Whole Foods use to select store locations and localize their offerings.

Turnkey is a great option for a starting point, especially when you access new construction homes from national builders at $30K+ below market value or cash back.