Eventually I will build to a level of complete financial independence and expand into technology development in real estate and other areas.

I prefer a city that is doing well for economic development or people are flocking to, like Austin.  

On a side note, my business is rentals but I am also a software engineer.

He suggested I try to find work as a new home salesman in developements.

. - City sewer - City water - I've got a written note from urban housing and development saying that I'm in compliance & would be grandfathered in.Is this a good deal?

We're are also open to doing new construction, particularly if any developers have appropriately zoned land and are looking to do pre-sale construction arrangements.

I'd say the student housing market is strong here, although a couple local developers have really taken on that market.  

My academic background is in Computer Science and Economics, and my professional background includes having worked in finance, and on multiple software companies from fortune 500s to startups. 

Once you develop a relationship with a bank you might see them loosen up. 

From there on, until 1:30 pm, he spent the entire morning showing off their software platform "realeflow" and their template system for rehabing.