I would consider staying with your parents and investing in another market that stretches your dollar and covers the cost of a professional property manager.

It's not easy, but all successful agents operate like a business with daily tasks to attract leads and follow through on those leads.

A powerful point is the value-add at entry. 

So, it is something to be wary of with the liklihood of choppy financial waters ahead. 4.

And your point about a lingering HM loan makes sense.

At a minimum,  you should understand what the current zoning is and what restrictions there are.As the post above mentioned reaching out or going in person to speak with the planning and zoning department will be very helpful. 

You have to think about your goals and whats important to you here.

Does anyone have an example of what a contract should look like and the details in the scope of work?

About me: my name is Cody Caswell, and I'm an investor in Central Texas (Austin and surrounding areas).

Whereas I (and others) continually urge them to stop being lazy and do their own research....go on VRBO and ABNB and look at the competition. 1) What are they charging?