Prior to anyone submitting an application ensure you share your rental criteria clearly ( i.e. credit score, your preference on acceptance of rental collections, evictions, felonies, misdemeanors, pets etc. ) as well as sharing any additional charges ( i.e. monthly pet rent, pet deposit(s), security deposits, admin fees etc. ) people unqualified will usually "walk" as this stage and that is where you will save time. 3.

I currently have a very stable software engineer position and eventually hope to cut back hours or become a contractor that works 20 hours per week once I am able to hit some of my financial goals.The ADU seems like a potential way to keep my mortgage expenses down since I would just pay for it up front with the sell of the property.

You can also fill out an application, submit your documents (income, assets, etc), and get pre-approved. 

Level of Review: Projects are required to submit a substantial amount of project specific information as part of both the application review, approval/legislative process and contract reimbursement process.

Can't speak for AirDNA, but you don't have to have sophisticated software to know that Galveston is a great spot for a vacation rental.

Currently, I'm moving to self storage because I like the business model and can see myself running these when I quit my W2 job (software sales) here shortly. 

Even with management software, you still have to run a business and be as good as or better than your competitors.

There are several options a GOOD agent should be aware of when submitting an offer in order to make sure they get paid for the work they are doing.

Hi David,It is pretty easy to do your taxes yourself with one of the popular software like TurboTax or H&R.

Find a realtor you can work with, and familiarize yourself with the available financing before you submit a contract.