I hear there's a recent case in Federal Court where an investor was found NOT GUILTY of violating anti spam laws because his text was asking to BUY a property, which isn't sales (which is what marketing is). 

@Arun Maheshwari we work with clients to find turnkey rentals in Houston, DFW, and San Antonio in TX, but also have 8 other markets we're in across the Midwest/midsouth.

While I can’t speak directly to the best STR spots in Houston, I firmly believe the College Station area is worth considering.

This is common in California  Thanks for the reply.

Family becomes brutal when its time to split up land or decide what to do, plus with the heirs laws you or your siblings kids have rights to the property.

At face value, if you want to invest in this deal or another 506C deal, you will need to be accredited. 

Kyle  My father-in-law did this by creating a portfolio that is primarily debt-free single-family rentals in the city he lives in.

Kind of piggybacking off this same notion but I have a permitted shed in the back of my duplex that would make a great studio apt. 

You could tap the $400k of equity in your primary, but that's a slippery slope with the little financial discipline you appear to have and could quickly lead to bankruptcy.

Its possible in your area that garages and parking are more valuable than units - this is your appreciation.