This is a great place to learn.Is there a reason that you are trying to make something that doesn't fit to a bad market.  

. - I've had to haul away a ton of trash, cans, dirty clothes, etc.

Rows of debris and personal belongings line the streets, and upon closer inspection, some of it resembles a yard sale.It’s heartbreaking to see people throwing away brand-new TVs, washers, dryers, paintings, family photos, and boxes of clothes.

Sounds like the place is no longer fitting your needs if $500 per year is causing consternation.

You can increase your net worth by investing in assets that appreciate instead of spending your money on vacations, expensive vehicles, designer clothes, and other luxuries.Cut unnecessary expenses: Many people spend more than they realize on daily expenses like eating out, buying coffee and snacks, unused subscriptions, and other things.

Use their tax advantage payroll savings to pay for their car, college, even clothing.2.  

I am about to invest in Austin, too.You're going to have to research the criteria of how you want to invest and what fits that mold.

If you have a lot of capital already, a solid income coming in elsewhere from real estate, and want to minimize your headaches / downtime to get a property, than I would say this strategy fits. 

Yeah, well great-fit for a person who IS keen on being a host. 

They've been upfront about their 10DLC enrollment requirements and the need for a website, which hasn't been a big deal for me.But hey, everyone's experience is different, so I'd recommend doing your own research and reaching out to their customer service team to see if it's a good fit for you.