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I have been a Texan all my life, I would stay as far away from Austin as possible.

Thank You. My wife sees small lots near commercial and lots near the lake.

Man that’s a nice porch. Football Sundays would be amazing.

Property taxes aka government rent is insane

Hello, we live in California and are looking to move to the Austin area, possibly dripping Springs or Fredericksburg. We will be visiting the area sometime in August or September and we’re looking for a real estate agent.

Good info ty

Not a quick route 2 hrs one way into Austin, ugly city, no food, zero shops, cant use water, water fees on bills, HEB too small, over developed, new homes built less than 5 feet apart, now a fire hazard, no police,ems, school tax higher than lake Travis, small enrollment for high tax bonds, did i say nothing open past 7pm. New homes built very poor, lots of plumbing issues building issues. RAT infestation due to sewage plant being placed in Big Sky ranch. Rat tunnels everywhere and now a snake infestation.Property taxes are insane goof luck getting anywhere with Hays county tax appraisals to actual $$$$. All they do is double the appraised value to base you taxes off new appraised value the next year, reguardless if you can actually sell for 1/2. Also homeowners insurance wentfrom $700 yo $$3,500 year with no coverages. Some companies have now pulled out due to homes being built so close together. Not regulation but inspections keep getting signed off, however homeowners will no longer cover now.

Thank you, sir!

Do not live in Texas. Texas politics alone are a reason. Weather forecast in the next 20 years, Texas will be on fire. Florida is drowning due to rising oceans. I'm 6th generation Texan and in the process of leaving the state.

I'm glad I found this video. I am from the upper Midwest wanting to relocate to a warmer and dryer climate in the next 2-3 years. I learned a lot from your video. Looking at online RE ads in Texas, it looks like wells are not always installed, even on developed properties. Are there parts of Texas where you just have to drill too deep to make wells an option? If you so, can you give me some idea of what parts of the state to avoid if I am set on having a private well? Also, on properties that do already have a private well, is there a prevalence of those wells going dry? Subscribed :)

Hi Ray, what do you think the proposed 290 expansion would do to Belterra property values?

America land of the not so free

SPOT ON!!!!

Are MUDS city wide?

Like your videos’s Ray but since I’m new to Austin maps would be helpful!

Really so helpful Ray! Thank you:) Especially appreciated the topography map. Have you thought about incorporating google earth? Would make your already excellent video’s even better.

Great job! This was very helpful. My husband and I are thinking of relocating from south Atlanta. I found this video very informational.

Great video

Things to know before buying land in Texas: JUST DON'T DO IT. LOL!

I want a place I can live in my RV on my own land. I don't like a house b/c it's a lot to clean, heat/cool, insure, keep up and taxes. Houses are a scam if you're single. I can live well in 500 sq. ft. Most people have houses that are way more than they need and cost a ton of money to keep up.

How much is this home and property tax home insurance hoa yearly it available now.

This video amazingly ❤ provides you with an overview of the Austin Area. For someone looking to relocate to the Austin area, this video is a must watch!! 😏

The entire State of Texas is rattlesnake infested.

I never knew you have restrictions on land that I’m buying

Very informative. Thank you.

Just found your video, why is turnover rate better if the number is lower? I’ve heard recently that it’s better to market to a neighborhood with a higher turnover rate

Thanks for the advice 🙏

Looking to rent near blues bars...

As a country we have to get away from all these idiots pushing zoning laws or HOA's and deed restrictions. If land is classified as unrestricted then it should be unrestricted. No HOA's, zoning laws or deed restrictions. And, if you have no children, or your children have aged out or graduated out of public schools you should not be forced to pay school taxes either. It is not my responsibility to pay for your children's education nor should you have to pay for mine.

This was super insightful thank you! Would love to hear an update on the community now that this info is three years old

Thanks for breaking this down logically and with facts. Too many people very recently moved into multi-acre lots in Central Texas, typically stemming from an echo chamber of emotionally charged political/ideological talking heads on some talk radio or entertainment news program who over promise the “Texas Dream”…only to become sorely disappointed after already moving in, by their own mistake of overlooking the deed restrictions (i.e. prohibited from setting up that shooting range which prompted the whole move), or the actual requirements for AG tax exemptions (i.e. the pet chickens don’t qualify as tax exemptions for the 9 acre property). It’s concerning how this is suddenly a common story these days for a lot of folks.

Great content, thank you !

Would love to live next to a gun range, dirtbike track, trailer park, those all sound like positives to me🤣

Good video

Good advice for those who are new to purchasing real property. The blessings and the curses. You already covered this and many areas with potential don’t convey mineral rights which I stay away from those properties. With regards to finding out what encumbrances exist. I believe that’s the value of title insurance!

Buy a little land expensive

"Dripping Springs to Fredricksburg" is our wine country like"Sonoma or Napa Valley?" That's about as ludicrous as saying the "Gulf of Mexico at Galveston is our Pacific Ocean at Pebble Beach".

"There's vineyards, breweries and distilleries?" That's the most assinine reason tp move to ANY area......

Sound like scams 🤔

What what about Spicewood?

LMFAO! This is like a battle plan for Apple's conquest of Austin/Texas, lol!

Great video, thank you. What are your thoughts on Wimberley if not needing to get into Austin regularity? I would love to hear your pros and cons if it too. Thanks!

6:00 so the land Has to produce revenue, very interesting. I have an offer for a fantastic role in San Antonio; in about the middle of my life I finally woke up enough to want to buy my own land. I was going to do it here in North Carolina, but I like Texas just the same, but it seems like it’s even more difficult there.

Merikans are hyper focused on what others are doing! Get over it! Do your thing and allow others to do their thing! My gawd, GET OVER IT!

You sound a lot like Joe Rogan

What if I’m renting?

One of the uses in unrestricted that wasn’t mentioned is Heavy Industrial. Not only are people swarming to central Texas, so are developers.

Great video, Ray!

Your new enemy will be the appraisal district.

That was truly insightful. I always suspected there was a catch to those land advertisements with low prices.