Housing affordability is definitely a hot topic in Texas these days.

It ends up being great that the solution really is very simple. https://a.co/d/2rjbtMJ

Besides my current rent, I still have to pay an additional $1~2000 for the mortgage, etc.Pros:Better financing rates than for investment propertiescan manage it myself to save the PM feehaving my own place without worrying about rent increasesCons:May only afford a small townhome or apartment, not sure if I still want to live there after 5 yearOption 2: Investing in Out-of-State Multifamily PropertiesI could use my cash to invest in several multifamily properties out of state and use the cash flow to cover my rent.Pros:Potential to spread risk across multiple propertiesThe cashflow can cover my rent, maybe have extra leftCons:Additional costs for property managementLimited potential for appreciationHave no experience in managing OOS property, and I am afraid it will be annoyingI’d love to hear your thoughts or any advice you might have.

If your place is uninhabitable, tenants can end the lease or withhold rent until it’s livable, but I like to keep things friendly by offering a temporary rent reduction or helping them find a short-term solution.

My solution for this is the create a dedicated email address to send your REI recording keeping to! 

Bottom line though is that it’s all up to them, which is also my fear for them, because I can foresee it simply being a situation where they go or gravitate towards the simplest solution or minimal amount of forethought.

The real thing that will decrease housing prices is increasing supply, either by building more homes in an affordable range (and therefor probably smaller).

Three beers and six hours of folding can not be my life if I want to get to my ideal volume which would be around 1-2k per month once I'm able to afford the list and the postage. 

I know there are some PMS lite solutions out there made for low unit count portfolios but honestly I used ical and excel until about 15 units. 

A simple non-tech solution.