I did get my GC license which in Oregon is all law so it was simple test for me. so now here we sit 500 or so spec / pre solds later and well its been a wild ride..

So bye-bye all the Brrr's and Multi's and what not, we need SIMPLE, right, a good simple SOLID base-hit, right. 

Infill is simple, but not easy.

The short-term rental market here is particularly lucrative, though regulatory changes can impact profitability. 

If it has any basis at all (such as you left the apartment during your lease term for what you felt was a justifiable reason and stopped paying rent, but the landlord disagreed) then you may be better off paying a rather small settlement.  

Greg,What type of mentor are you looking for, in terms of where do you need the most help right now?

Costs for a CPA may range from $800–$1,500 annually, reflecting the added complexity of self-employment and rental property filings.While DIY tax filing can work for simple W-2 income, rental properties, LLCs, and self-employment income introduce complexities that make a CPA valuable.

He get's principal and simple interest payments over a number of years.I'll manage the deal and the property.Looking to create a proforma for this that would fit a typical rental analysis but insert the detail of having private money cover the DP.

Many Texas cities are incentivizing developers to build affordable housing units, but challenges remain around keeping these homes accessible long-term.

You can also search for local FB groups that specialize in longer term stays.