While it may have been colder in winter you are not gonna have other data so figure out what it was in March and charge them that much in february and eat the rest. 

Texas is definitely a strong market, but keep in mind that high property taxes can eat into your cash flow.

The high end rental properties can be a different animal than your run of the mill $2,500 month rental both in terms of upkeep and demand.

I'm also donating to animal shelters in LA area and to LA firefighters - I think some restaurants are giving them free meals.  

This way, we receive continuous updates from attorneys who eat, sleep, and breathe lending at minimal cost and we know we are always up to date.

I think you run a real risk of your second rental eating up the profits you're enjoying on the first one.

Sure, mortgage insurance eats into your cash flow a little bit if you're putting less than 20% down but in the scheme of things it's really not that much.Also, you won't have 20% equity in your property in a year assuming you put 10% down unless you are forcing appreciation or you somehow get some high market appreciation.

Either resign yourself to renting a stinking dump, or stick to your lease and get her or the animals out.

If it is a pet, be aware that they could get paperwork saying it is an emotional support animal (if so tell them it needs to be from a local medical professional not a website) or say that they don't have a pet.

I want to try and offset as much cost as possible without compromising quality so I’m looking for a GC mentor who could help me eat, breathe, sleep and wake GC lol.