Also I would like to recommend these 2 different books to read on top of all the BP podcasts you are already listening to: 1.

As has been mentioned, try to find a way to keep as your primary for 2 years, and all gains are tax free at the sale.

Probably an easy fix that might make a big difference.

I have a HELOC on my Texas primary residence and am considering a house hack for my next purchase.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Do you have a preferred type of property and price range you're looking for in general (knowing the costs can be different based on they market)?

However, we differ structurally: they operate as a fund, while we focus on deal-by-deal syndications.

Primary issue I see is being priced too high for the current market by a few hundred dollars. 

I have lived in Austin for almost 20 years where I own one house that has been my primary residence for four years now. 

It's a quirk that very few areas of the country have.Both the city and county have their own areas that have Section 8 residents, but the Housing Authorities that handle the programs are different.