If this is the case I run the risk of becoming underwater on the mortgage and getting myself essentially stuck in a property I don't want to be in long term.

If the separating wall is a load bearing fire wall, it would have 2 sets of framing material on either side, essentially you have 2 completly independent houses joined by the roof, you can go in the attic and see if you see sheetrock going to the ridge of the roof. 

I want to learn all I can but it feels like I need to build a better foundation of the diffrent principles of real estate so any books or texts that you would recomend would be great.

There's also all the expenses w/ housecleaner and essentials for the house. 

So we think flood insurance on this one is a wasted expense each year, and can go away when we are no longer tied to bank financing.Screening and vetting: As with every property, vetting good tenants is essential to success.

It seems that pushing them to do their jobs is always essential; - There is a lack of horizontal connections between employees.

But I did the math and for me personally that was true, I'd pay off my mortgage 5 years early if I paid an additional $100 each month to principle. 

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You brought up some really key points, especially regarding location and the importance of making properties stand out in a competitive market—whether it’s for short-term, mid-term, or long-term rentals.I completely agree that proximity to Waco's major attractions like the university is essential.

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