Did you know Odessa has been one of the top-performing rental markets in the U.S. for mid-sized cities due to its oil industry?

Lubbock has a low barrier to entry and has several backup economic drivers by being the primary hub (agriculture, financial, healthcare, material goods, transportation, entertainment) for an area the size of most states east of the Mississippi.

Make sense about spreading costs out more, and building bigger since you'll always have the costs of the foundation, roof, etc regardless of the size. 

I do not have a sheet but I typically budget $150 for lawn, $150 for pool if applicable, $100 for cable, $100 for water, $300 a month for electric (depending on property size and your local utility costs), $50 for pest control, and another $200 per month in misc. 

They handle:Monthly Payment ProcessingEscrow for Taxes and Insurance: They ensure property taxes and insurance are paid, which is essential to protect your interest in the property.Record Keeping: They also maintain records, which can be invaluable if any issues arise during the term of the loan.ConclusionGiven the details of your property and the $200,000 sales price, a possible scenario could look like this:Down Payment: 10% ($20,000)Loan Amount: $180,000Interest Rate: 8%Amortization: 30 yearsMonthly Payment: Approximately $1,320 (principal and interest)Balloon Payment: Due in 5 or 7 years (this allows for refinancing or payoff while giving you some flexibility).These terms are flexible and can be adjusted based on the buyer’s credit, down payment size, and negotiation.

I want to provide access through the common wall of the two units of a duplex. nothing fancy, sort of a "doorway" without a door, same size of a door.

I am too busy to hear about the latest unit that got broken into and stripped.. or the latest drama of tenant who cant or wont pay either their total rent or their portion of the rent after the section 8 payment. and then the constant turn over and cost associated with turnover.. the Investors buying these are not C and D class folks like the tenants that are going to occupy their props so they really have very little clue about how those folks live their life and on the razor sharp edge they are financially.

Even if you only use it for a couple of years, you could sell it off and recoup a good portion of your investment.Now, on the tax side, renting gives you an immediate write-off, which might be easier for cash flow.

This is not a "real estate rental income" activity as defined by the IRS, so whether you are a REP or not, you can take this benefit.All of this is separate from a QOZ Investment, which would require you to first recognize a capital gain from another source (say a stock sale), invest that gain, hold it in a Corporate or Partnership structure (likely partnership), meeting the substantial improvement qualifications of being a QOZB, and then yes, you get to avoid the depreciation recapture at the end of the 10 year hold period, at least for the portion of your investment attributable to the original gain that you invested in the project. 

-Depending on the size of the deal, I may be able to set you up with the deal/loan-even if you do not have experience.