There is a 1 bed efficiency guest house on the same lot that we have just listed as an STR.

Since seller-paid fees usually cover their services, you get local expertise without additional expenses.Final ThoughtsLive where you like, but invest where you can achieve financial freedom.Out-of-state investing has proved to present excellent opportunities.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

In addition you are sharing with cellular network, which gets priority.

So it sounds like me you built additional equity into the home your living in now.

Still, this is a poor time in the rental season and 1 months rent can be expected as a cost of vacancy (in addition to the cost to clean and touch up - $900) .Finally and I hope this is is the last one lol - Another tenant is moving out Jan 31st and this unit also requires a full cosmetic rehab.

@Cole DobbsIn addition, I may be able to help you and connect you with some key real estate investor players in the Houston, Texas market since I am an Investor myself that have done most of these real estate investing strategies and also an investor-broker who has helped over 400 investors like you. 

This change benefits consumers and aligns with more efficient real estate markets seen in other countries.

What I found was, yes it was nice have additional income, but each project seemed to always interfere.

Thanks for spotting that additional "real property" question.