So, IF you owe 800k on a 1 million value, yes, you have 200k equity if you sell.

Avoid Capital Gains Tax LiabilitySelling your rental property to buy a more attractive one can help you defer capital gain taxes.

The possibilities are endless… Anything from guests leaving a bunch of lights on, to leaving the oven on, to leaving food out on the counter to rot and attract pests…Just wondering how people deal with this situation where the guests check out and the cleaners can’t go over there for a couple of days?

I wouldn't consider it until you have at least $1 million in equity, and even then there are other ways to protect yourself.What you do need is a solid partnership agreement.

Moving from a multi-family (like your 3 units) to a single-family setup can offer attractive rents, especially when targeting college housing, but it can also be a tricky path.From what I’ve seen, success depends on local market dynamics and the specific demand for single-family vs multi-family rentals.

But as you've said, while people are making millions, you can sit on the sidelines.

COVID created a chaotic spike in both the sale & rental markets, attracting even more new real estate investors.

Average home prices I’ve seen are anywhere for 800 to 1 million for a home his size but in more updated shape. 

The state’s favorable business environment, reliable energy grid, and central location make it attractive for data-intensive companies like Google.Additionally, Verily Life Sciences, another Alphabet subsidiary, relocating its headquarters to Dallas is another testament to the region's growing appeal for tech and life sciences companies.

They were attracted to the potential for cash flow, largely because so few markets would cash flow any more with higher rates.