Any recommendations for more robust or guest-proof options would be greatly appreciated.Thanks!

Know that there is still robust demand for Austin housing and that prices are still considerably higher than just a few years ago.

1 - What does it cost to buy a car with 4 wheels, a big engine, nothing fancy, in Atlanta, GA? 

Since this was out of my experience I hired a "Structural Engineer" to replace all of the rotted out studs, reframe the wall, and a few other things.

I am still developing a strategy but I would like to rent out a place that me and my family would feel comfortable living in ourselves.For work, I am an AI analyst for the Army Corps of Engineers.

Another option is to find a good local architect, civil engineer, or similiar third party consultant to take a look at it and let you know their thoughts on the viability of developing it. 

That's how you decide if the project is worth doing before you start spending money on architects, engineers, city fees, etc....Or you could spend $30k to get your plans stamped and then run the numbers and find out you can't afford to do it....Just curious....how much are your architect and engineering fees?

It is a pretty robust program that's fully customizable. 

The very first thing to do is to do an 'Engineering Based Cost Segregation' study performed to see where you can get back some serious money, using your rentals, to get back some serious money from the IRS.

If you want to do a COLD reach out to investors, try reverse engineering a zillow search of recently renovated properties listed for sale in San Diego.