Why not go see some other markets, meet some realtors, call property management companies, or network?

Whether or not it can meet the $2850 mark is going to be interesting to find out.

There are a lot of active users in Houston that you should be able to connect with and meet at local meetups if you don't know them already from your experience.

There is a meeting tomorrow Tuesday at 7:00 PM at Squadron Restaurant next to Miami Airport.

If I were you (and you meet the items listed above), I would definitely still move forward with licensing since you already have the property.

I've been diving into real estate for a while now and always love meeting others who are navigating this crazy, but rewarding, journey.Looking forward to learning from everyone, swapping ideas, and hearing about different strategies you all are using.

Since your involvement is primarily as a passive investor in syndications, you’ll need to evaluate if you meet these requirements, as REPS generally favors those who actively manage their properties. 

Within a few months she was thrilled because hiring a PM freed up her time and allowed her to focus on the traveling, and not managing the property.Ultimately, I would look at the LTR rental numbers and see if it meets what you need.

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!