Just make sure you're not breaking any city rules when splitting the house.In most cases, you won't face issues if you split a house as long as you live there, but it's best to confirm with local regulations to be sure.

I'm most cases you would run into security regulations.

You must submit a request for a letter ruling to make a late election or revoke an election.Any change in the placed in service date of a depreciable asset.See sections 1.446-1(e)(2)(ii)(d) and 1.446-1(e)(2)(iii) of the regulations for more information and examples. 

I've been looking at a few other locations 3-4 hours outside of Dallas that have more relaxed or set-in-place regulations.

Publicly traded companies falsify financials, SEC regulators missing fraudsters, etc.  

Federal Regulators HATE smaller real estate investors for some reason and really come down hard on banks for funding their deals.

Remember, before investing in a property, it is important to research local regulations and conduct thorough market analysis.

My thoughts:1) Check the new regulations, with A2P, they may be clamping down on cold texts and most may not even be getting delivered nowadays.2) Just texting is much too passive.

A cabin is not usually up to the same building regulations as a new construction home would be.

Also, inquire about any planned developments or zoning changes in the area.Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the property complies with all local building codes, permits, and regulations.