Note: The BiggerPockets Calculators do not offer me what a goodl ol' fashion Excel spreadsheet might.

So, not really passive.Investing in rReal estate offers a lot more control than investing in stocks, but it also requires an investment of time to do well.

If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out and ask I enjoy helping and offering tips and loopholes to help save time and money.

Builders offered everything from rate buydowns to other buyer incentives to make their homes more attractive.

great advice provided - what I will add to this is if you have smokers and its not allowed I would offer to allow them out of the lease with no penalty. 

I think most of the visitors are just looking for a nice private home to enjoy the hill country, which this home would offer.

She is offering to refinance one of her homes that is completely paid off.

Nate @Nate Marroquin   You can use the income from your tax returns on the current rental adding back your paper loss (depreciation) and add back the mortgage interest, property taxes, home owners insurance deductions on your tax returns. 

Or you can offer a low enough price to make sense.

My company offers real estate syndications.