This is for serious people who read this.Since law is is difficult for some people, let me be more clearThere are various codes that can be violated when buying properties (the definitions are easy to find with a quick search) Equity skimming Equity strippingForeclosure Rescue Mortgage Fraud Short Selling False Statements Wire Fraud Bank Fraud and so onhere's a sample12 U.S.

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

Some quick googling suggests the answer is yes provided I don't rent it out more than 180 days for the first year, do I understand correctly?

Quick google search on Texas rules around entering YOUR rental property: "In Texas, landlords are required to give tenants reasonable notice before entering their rental property for an inspection, but the law doesn't specify an exact timeframe. 24-48 hr. notice is generally considered appropriate.

Feel free to reach out if you still want some assistance with the search.

I know there’s a limit of 4 unless you get a kennel license, so I’m also searching to find a place in which I can apply to obtain one.

NYC DOB considers a shelter a 'community facility with sleeping quarters' and may require a special permit for this use.Thanks Abel, You provided me with the right search terms to dig deeper. 

You've earned $132,000 more by splitting your money and leveraging it.Since I've been searching for more deals I have seen one or two that might actually cash flow decently but most seem to be at break even assuming normal expenses, vacancies, etc.I'm just learning my comfort levels with leveraging and trying to take advice from others about managing multiple low cash flow properties vs. one higher value one. 

Quote from @Brian Cerezo: I’m in search of a roofer that can patch up my roof in my rental in Canton Ohio so I can get it ready to sell.

Quote from @Andrew Steffens: If you search on Airbnb in that area you are not finding any PMs at all?