Working with the city to find a solution.There is a similar situation near me where an investor bought a short term rental house, rehabbed it, ran it for a while, and then got in trouble with the town after a neighbor complained and the town said short term rentals weren't allowed in the community. 

Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."

So what I always did / do is give an A  B  all cash offer lowest pricesell on terms  higher price. 

Long-term, look into refinancing once property values increase to lower your interest rate or pull equity for your next investment.Good luck!

First, Texas is one of the most landlord friendly states in terms of laws.

A quick web search shows it can cost upwards of $25,000.I'd say that if the flea-bag isn't a service dog now, it probably never will be.

We've sent out a cohost request and most hosts are asking ~22%, which is higher than what ABB suggests - but seems to be in line with what traditional local prop management places charge.My question: Long term obviously it makes sense to learn to do this all myself and be self sufficient.   

Any tips you could give me on this in terms of viability?

I realize these are already very good terms, but I thought I'd check what is possible.

Metro Atlanta, generally speaking, respective markets 30 to 45 minutes from the City, will be tight on cash flow unless you implement a creative investment strategy, such as short-term rentals, medium-term rentals, or rent-by-the-room properties, or allocate at least 30% to 35% towards your downpayment if you intend to hold the property as a long-term rental.