As a property manager, creating a standard that establishes the trifecta of benefits and tension is good. 

I cannot think of a way that you (the LL who stands to "benefit" by them repairing their own space that they are paying you to use) will come across in a positive way.Plus, the tenant who incurred damage due to the other tenant's leak, may have some legal rights to have the tenant with the leaking pipes pay for the repair in both spaces.Now, beyond the legal side, you also need cognizant that most mom and pop tenants (which I assume these are) are not great with their money.  

In some cases, exemptions or adjustments might apply for buyouts between co-owners, so it’s best to check directly with a local real estate attorney or tax advisor to confirm the exact tax amount and any applicable exemptions.

You can certainly buy a property that cash flows immediately, but once you add a property management fee and the cost of someone to clean it between rentals (which can be much more expensive than an average cleaning if they have to do a trash-out), it may negate the benefit of buying in a lower-cost area. 3.

The goal of real estate is to have the big FOUR - cash flow, equity, appreciation, and tax benefits.

You are in a great spot to re-start your journey, especially with the help of your VA benefits and service to your country.

The other thing I often see is that over time, different homeowners/contractors have decided to DYI adjustments to their home aka took out walls, didn't shore things up properly, put in new doors, etc.My point is that what you are seeing is not abnormal for older homes. 

This doesn’t make it a bad deal, it just means giving up something for a  different benefit.  

Crowdfunding can be a great way to leverage the above strategies’ benefits while reaching a larger and broader pool of capital.Google AdwordsPay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns using Google Adwords can be great.

While subsidies and other initiatives have their merits, I genuinely believe that adjusting zoning laws to encourage diverse housing options could have the biggest impact across Texas.If you're ever interested in discussing this further or exploring investment opportunities in Austin or even Phoenix, feel free to reach out.