Though he lived in times that were far more violent than ours, Tsukahara Bokuden still managed to develop a peaceful philosophy and believed that it was better to spend energy learning ways to avoid conflict altogether than to carry a sword and win fights. 

However, refinancing would likely mean I'd have to pay PMI, which could reduce my cash flow.

It has a lower turnover than STR but can bring in higher rent than traditional leases.Co-Living Arrangements: Renting rooms individually on a month-to-month basis could generate more income than a single long-term lease while reducing management hassle.Furnished Long-Term Rental: A furnished rental could allow for higher rent and attract tenants who don’t want the STR commitment but still value flexibility.Partner with a Local Boutique STR Manager: Some local companies manage STRs with lower fees than Airbnb's traditional managers and could help keep profits up without 20% fees.Hope that helps you with your decision!

That was the biggest benefit that came up time and again was the amount of time that they stay in the property reducing turnover.

This would reduce risk and speculation on future appreciation. 

Metropolitan areas such as Austin, Dallas, and Houston have become major hubs for technology, finance, and energy sectors, attracting both jobseekers and investors from across the country.While Texas still experiences some seasonal variations, they’re typically less dramatic than in northern states.

Has anyone successfully appealed or reduced their property taxes in Wayne County?

Financing on those is not as good so reduces returns going in.

Directly investing in real property investments, whether property, notes, tax liens, or leases requires a THOROUGH understanding of all LEGAL aspects concerning real estate law in general and the investment in particular.It’s IMPOSSIBLE for someone who hasn’t accumulated either a legal education in real estate law or 20 years active experience to have the knowledge and understanding of legal aspects sufficient to reduce legal risk to an acceptable level when investing directly in tax liens, notes or real property.  

This setup helps us reduce our mortgage each month and makes our home work as a true investment.