its self promotion on a subliminal BP level LOL 

Overall, CA laws try to promote ADUs to help address the affordable housing shortage but local jurisdictions can make it challenging.

I would also shop around and see what kind of promotions there are, I personally have had a great experience with Vectra Bank's HELOC, and can send you my contact. 

Can't promote them here but feel free to dm me sometime and I'll get those over to you!

Building a down payment and a reserve fund may prolong your time window to "be ready" to invest but it will certainly make your investment more productive and promote success.

Also ALOT of HOAs in Katy, make sure they allow STR - a lot dont which is why I steer my clients to non-hoa communities when house hacking.As far as STR and Airbnb, realize you are one of the MANY trying to go this route right now as Brandon and David have switched their tone on STR and are now starting to promote the idea (convenient during the eviction moratoriums).

@Eddie Maynard - I have several recommendations, not sure if allowed to name in the forum (promoting) so feel free to DM me and I will share or make an intro. 

Flat fees on the other hand, promote nothing, the manager collects his flat fee whether its rented or not and they get the same flat fee if the rent is $1000 or $1500 so why raise the rent.Bonuses can be given but very difficult for the PM to incorporate into a PMA and keep his business consistent with all clients.

There are also companies like Zillow buying high and selling at a loss to promote their products.

People are more likely to talk to you if they know a little about you.If you have an event you want to promote, you can post in "Real Estate Happenings".