Does anyone have an attorney recommendation in Texas or other recommendations to remedy this loss?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season!
Unfortunately, the end of 2024 has brought a string of financial challenges for my family, and I’m feeling the pressure.
Two weeks ago, I was laid off from my job....

Hopefully that upfront diligence plus a healthy contingency budget would suffice to keep me out of that scenario, otherwise I would foresee a guaranteed loss, or underperformance at the very least.

I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).

@Seidy Lasker Wash sale rules apply to stock options if they are deemed "substantially identical" to a security sold at a loss within 30 days, such as options with similar expiration dates or strike prices.

This long vacancy period can result in significant loss of income and added holding costs.

It's simply factual:  you violated the lease by smoking, stop it, remove the resulting odor and that a repeat action could result in eviction and loss of security deposit.  

I hope your attorney can help you and remember to stream your energy to find the next deal yourself so you can cover this loss; this is the most helpful way to let go of that feeling of being scammed.

IMO cash flow provides a way to mitigate the risk of unexpected expenses and loss of income due to vacancies.

You’d be able to pull out $330,455, which is significantly more than your initial $236,930 investment.Your Initial Investment Back: This means that in 5 years, you’ll not only get your original investment back but also keep an additional $93k in your pocket.However, there’s a downside:Negative Cash Flow Impact: Over the next 5 years, due to the negative cash flow of $1,229 per month, your total cumulative loss will be $(60,153).