Eventually I want to have a go to foundation contractor as well given the fact foundation repair is so common in our area as homes age.

I used to go medium oak on the theory that if it looks like the most common hardwood floor color, it will get less scrutiny than some picture of exotic hardwood. +1 on Ben Moore Navajo White!

You would simply place all names of occupants on the notice, pursue eviction, execute eviction of those you did not want to stay and let the others stay. 

Obviously the tenant hope of bringing in more occupants (and sharing more common area space/bathrooms as a sacrifice) would be to lower the rental cost per person.  

As a newbie, it is easy, and common, to head down multiple paths chasing shiny bright objects, with many of those paths just leading to time wasting and increased experience in learning what you don't want to do.

When I looked up in the "Property Mapper" portal, I noticed it still shows the name of the previous owner. 

give the tenant notice that you are sending in a plumber and then send them in to look. 

I did notice Waco was coming up on Airdna as a good market for STR's but I was confused as to why, now it makes sense, must be because of the college there  

Check how many electrical meters there are, and if there is one for the common area. 

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