Consider an accessory dwelling unit (ADU): If your property allows for it, building an ADU (like a small apartment or guest house) can provide a separate rental unit while you live in the main house.2.

The unit that I can't STR is leased 100% with no gaps but I'm stickler for leases starting and ending on a semester timeline.

My accountant wants me to start doing this in the event of an audit being I’m starting larger projects and will be implementing cost segregation Thanks

If this is your first property, you could consider starting with a smaller apartment building and going after the opportunity first, and the property as a secondary consideration.

Do you have investment properties already or are you just getting started? 

I am however looking to start a rental management company in my area.

Tried it years ago when we starting managing MTRs and had zero inquiries or bookings from them.

I'm just starting out and think I can benefit from a good mentor/coach.

I imagine some of you also started down this path the same way!

But since you're in texas, I'd start with Bank of Texas.