I am curious what shape the house was when it was half-gifted to you because reading between the lines it seems like you squatted in the gift and didn't do any maintenance and don't really know anything about owning or maintaining a house.I also don't know why you want to get a rental and be a landlord when a house you got as a gift is a disaster.

It makes it easier to shop and compare rates.

Our neighbors there are first time homeowners - he has a normal blue collar job and she is a barista at a coffee shop.

Quote from @Dana Powell: I would keep shopping.

This unity includes joint transportation, greenways, shopping districts and more. 

Guests coming in the following day for a $5,000 reservation and the client wants to shop quotes.Some people trip over dollars trying to pick up quarters!

Diverse Amenities and Lifestyle: Katy, Texas offers a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and recreational facilities, enhancing the quality of life for residents and making rental properties more attractive.

As well as coffee shops like Bottoms Up Coffee are moving in and small microbreweries like brew dog and Land Grant.

I work for The Short Term Shop, and we are in 20 STR-friendly markets around the country. 

My understanding is that the PM she originally signed on with was a do-all shop.