If you do decide to help them out and rent continues to be late simply have a talk wiht them and remind them that rent helps pay your bills and since you did them a solid ask for the same in return.  

Basically wanting to pay two years of Real Estate taxes in 2025 and deduct on 2025 Return when filed in 2026.

The market does offer lower priced investment opportunities and higher cashflow returns, with ongoing revitalization projects like the DORA boosting appreciation potential.

In some cases, after running the numbers, I’ve even faced potential negative returns, causing me to miss out on promising deals here in South Florida.That brings me to my question: I currently own two homes—one is my primary residence, and the other is a rental property.

You’re going to make the deal based on today’s interest rates and today’s returns.

The net cost of the turns is what really matters to your return on investment.  

I expect my cash on cash return to be over 90%.

Quote from @Conte Cuttino: Makes sense @Andrew Freed so say if we I can make it additional legal space, do you think the 107K left in the property for the return is worth it or should I sale and move on? 

Asking to anyone who has experience, knowledge or connections in these southern texas markets, how has this or does it affect your real estate strategy and returns? 

If we sense there is a red flag, were asking them to upload additional documents like tax returns w2's etc.