Thanks for all the advice guys. It is in Houston, and I actually lived there this past summer in the Heights area. The drive to work from there was north against traffic (quick). I'd like to stay inside the loop, so yea i'll probably have to save awhile. I have a yellow lab so i'd like to have at least some kinda fenced yard...that's why i'm dreading an apartment!

I'm going to make a few trips this fall to look around.

What about letting a friend rent out a room to help with the house note? Good idea, bad idea? Thanks for the responses

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Posted by ManiaTiger

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Member since Jul 2009

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Posted on 9/16/09 at 11:16 am to OTalter

As referenced above prices outside of loop in Houston for real estate in Texas is incredible ...especially with Katy, Richmond, Perland, etc. continue to expand and build new homes.

I-10 is much improved and I soley use Westpark Tollway which is extremely quick for me

Pro of living outside of loop more house less money and yard...inside loop probably minimal yard at best hell lots are going for 200K but if you needed to sell it could be done much quicker than outside loop

Friend renting out never a bad idea - however it really comes down to your cash flow and I would buy a home soley basing it off of my income not hoping you have a tenant...so I would say that is a non factor

If you have friends in the area have them show you different spots in town or have a real estate agent give you some ideas

Also, you apply for the Texas Homestead Exemption and that will lower your property tax...I actually thought Texas had low property tax, but it varies depending upon county

This post was edited on 9/16/09 at 11:18 am

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