Potential Rush: If the injunction is lifted and the deadline is not delayed, there could be a mad rush to comply at the last minute.

In fact, there may be other home service opportunities with quicker growth potential worth considering.Additionally, be aware that in Texas you’ll need a broker’s license, not just a real estate license, to operate a property management business.

I'm looking into possibly doing a 1031 or reverse 1031, have kind of identified potential markets. 

That's a potential of 5 - 6 months where the tenant doesn't have to pay me a single dime and will be squatting in my house for free.

If a variance is needed, they're estimating 3-6 months, up to a year potentially. 

I think you can definitely run into a potential guest using that against you in the near future and opening the door for liability. 

Higher/lower potential?

A really nice home with some extra touches (a little granite, better flooring, nicer paint job, nicer cabinets, etc.) compared to the area will make potential tenants fall in love with the place.  2) Tenants that bring or can swing their own appliances are more financially stable (or just stable in general, ha!)

One of my recent failures was underestimating the importance of clarity in conversations with potential investors.

Although this is a long term investment and not in the main stream, it has added a certain level of comfort knowing the above potential investment risks are to a degree reduced.