These can be found online by search 'Section 8 Fair Market Rent for 2024'.

This is why agency loans have more restrictive yield maintenance, and defeasance prepayment penalties (they don't want you to immediately jump ship, and leave the mortgage bond holders handing).

My only roadblock is there is a deed restriction that states "No use of said property pursuant to rental agreement (oral, written, or otherwise) or other landlord - tenant relationship.

@Oli HarpsTo manage your Oakland 4-plex effectively, stay informed about the local market, build local connections, conduct thorough tenant screening, consider value-add opportunities, decide whether to self-manage or hire a property management company, network with local investors, plan for growth through scaling your portfolio, explore financing options, and stay informed about the local market through online communities and resources.

Denton has suggested shortage of 4000 units right now.Some of these markets like Arlington, Denton and Edinburg have other demand drivers as a backup plan in case students shift to online or move away from going to college.

Check the in person events and meetups in your local area, our online community is full of knowledge and folks willing to share and still nothing replaces the opportunity to interact IRL, you never know who you will meet and where that can take you on your REI journey.

Any thoughts on other alternatives or experience doing short term rentals even with HOA  restrictions? 

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

Remember there are a lot of restrictions in Fort Worth and Arlington. 

Network: Local meetups or online groups (like BiggerPockets)Check out financing options: traditional, creative, or raise capital.Look at properties in your area to understand the market.Let's connect!