I don't know Waco economics at all, but I'll bet there are 1000 units of some kind available for rent a town of 140-150,000 seems like a lot to me. 

You're in the right place to learn about real estate investing.This platform has helped me a lot when I started real estate investing. 

If so, your best bet is to graduate debt free. 2.

People search on social media where to travel long before they would on the OTA platforms!

You are asking legal questions and your best bet would be a quick consultation with a knowledgeable real estate attorney in your state.

Is there a TCPA compliant platform that lets me text on of rotating numbers and text templates to maximize deliverability?

Still learning to use this platform:) To answer your question, I would like to stay clear of the metro and national fly to markets due to their volatile ST regulation structure. 

Should I hold onto as much of it as I can and bet on a combo of cash flow and appreciation for the long term?

I would not, however, bet on shipping rates staying this low over the long term.They have all the plumbing and electrical built into a centerpiece.This the sort of problem you'll face.  

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