My name is Bianca, I am based in Kyle, TX just 30min south of Austin.

@Russell Brazil is Patterson Park a decent rental area?

Trustor will not permit any change in any license, restrictive covenant or easement without Lender's prior written consent.Now the practical answer is no one is coming to check on the property most likely, and unless you default no one will likely care.

Quote from @NA Ludkey: @Jaycee Greene  No he is not a dependent on our tax return any longer. 

The naivete in your post is priceless!

This is the value of having someone who has local experience.The company you said, if they are some "remote" company, I guess they could provide the things that you need and save money, but I would hesitate to feel confident if they do not have regional experience and that you would be left vulnerable if issues arise with the design later on. 

The property is a duplex on a street entirely full of duplexes and even a triplex or two. 

If your property is vacant 2-3 months out of each year because it is in a volatile area with high resident turnover, then the 1% rule is ineffectual.

Is property management the only way to make this work?

There is a great group of members on here to connect with.