Variables here:http://api.census.gov/data/2010/sf1/variables.htmlThe last thing you'll have to know is that when you look up by state code, you have to use the "FIPS state numeric code lookup" here: https://www.census.gov/geo/reference/ansi_statetables.html.  

You can use this code: Standard of Practice 1-6REALTORS® shall submit offers and counter-offers objectively and as quickly as possible.

But having been wired as I am, I now take pleasure in others efforts to object. 

Of course, the final decision must be based on numbers, available options and individual objectives as an investor.

The most common objections I get there are people thinking that they are just giving the house away for nothing and people worried about the due on sale clause.

Not sure what the objection above was about, but it's very normal.

My long term objective is to just continue investing and building my portfolio with opportunities that present themselves. 

@James Park There have been numerous articles written about the geographic reasons Texas doesn't generally experience "bubbles" in the market. 

Thanks Nicole :)This is awesome.You are only the 2nd person this year to send me a card even tho I have exchanged 12,000+ emails this year with numerous people and still have to tally up how many phone phone calls and established relationships.

For a less experienced REI such as myself however, I don't think 'long-distance' rentals is a good strategy -- sounds like people chasing the next shiny object.