You can get that from your local S8 office.

If the tenant fails to provide proof, I would reach out to a local attorney about handling the lease violation appropriately, especially since Texas has specific landlord-tenant laws.

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

Thank you for the run down on the eviction, I found a local attorney and she filed for me last week and told me it will take 7-8 weeks.

Hi Karen, Have you tried reaching out to any other local investors or property management companies? 

I'd highly recommend attending some local reia meetings.

Instead you will cash flow right out of the gate and appreciation is faster in those states with TLC properties or adding things like an ADU, or Carriage home on a bigger lot.Most of my investors that live in CA purchase in those states listed above and in most cases its easy to introduce them to local Seasoned realtors Contractors, Handy Men/Women that can help them save money and feel secure about the distance from home to REI.

there's people out there who will fund downpayments for equity in the deal or a preferred return. hit up local meetups and facebook groups and have some conversations

Initially I’m wanting to start in the local Chattanooga/North Georgia area

Tyler local, so sparked my interest whenever I see anyone post about the area.Given that your duplex is fully paid off and generating a steady cash flow of $1400 per month, it's understandable that you're having second thoughts about selling it.