My investments were all what they termed private placement and was essentially funds used for lending, buying notes and recently land trust.After MIdland sprun this on us, my spouse also has accounts, I did some research but didn't see a purpose to remove our accounts at the time.I have not been with ET long enough to give comment on them and what little "issues" occured were technical.

It can be a positive for short term rentals (if in a good area) to be near the airport.

She then met with her financial advisor, and immediately called me to complain that her future lifestyle was going to be “compromised” by the terms of our divorce. 

First, Texas is one of the most landlord friendly states in terms of laws.

Half the team focuses on long term rental management and the other half focuses on short term.

I have section 8 rentals in great areas and I almost forget they exist sometimes because of how long term the tenants are and how low maintenance they are.

What are the terms/status on your current lessees?

Short-term rentals of non-owner-occupied properties will also require a special use variance which is obtainable by starting with the completion of an application in the Zoning Department."

These are not long-term rental properties, and our guests are traveling to the desert for vacation, not because they need a place to live for two nights on a weekend. 

REI is a long-term venture; if you cannot hold this will be a very difficult process.