This AC unit was super easy to set up and install, and is also wifi-enabled so you can see exactly how much power you/your tenants are using via the GE app, as well as giving you alerts when the filters need to be cleaned (pull-out reusable filters are very convenient and easy to maintain). 

Yes, the VA loan on the departing residence would stay on their entitlement, and it would limit their purchasing power.

I haven't used insta, and will play with it in next couple of months.Social media is powerful if done right!

Here in Houston we had a tornado last week and no power until yesterday so had to take a time out on brainstorming but an inspector and contractor are going over there on Thursday so I have a better assessment.

In the end, it didn't cost you that much, and now you have the freedom to do whatever you want with the property without fear of issues as a result of not having the permit.

He can even come look at it after it's built and if it's not done correctly, will have more "power" to get the contractor to redo the work. 

The reason it is this way is the TRUSTEE's power of sale in the deed of trust.. its not  a MORTGAGE like what is common on the East coast...

My brother and I will be renovating the property we live in so that after living there for a year we have the freedom to sell the property, refinance and use that equity for a down payment in a different market we're interested in, or rent it out if its able to cash flow.

And all it cost's is Freedom.

I welcome any insights and guidance from this forum of experts as I take this bold move towards an ultimate financial freedom.