I’m giving serious consideration to converting into a PadSplit.However, I have heard that Fort Worth (the city, Tarrant County, the faceless boogey man…) has issues with PadSplit whereas Dallas County is supportive.I would love to hear about your experiences between the two markets and if Fort Worth can be viable for PadSplit and anything I should be mindful of?

But, the self-sufficiency test for FHA loans can be really difficult in SF, meaning that the market rent from units you will not occupy must be sufficient to pay for the mortgage payment. 

Louis market.

Or do I look into a market like Las Cruces, NM, or Lubbock, TX, as an example of bigger markets I have looked at and am somewhat familiar with?

You should start with a focus on a 2 unit multifamily property in a market that you can afford to get into. 

Those are always good because your unit can get on the market again faster and the tenant usually leaves in an orderly fashion.NJ is an attorney state.

What market are you referencing?

While we are not immune to market shifts, we typically don't see huge bubble bursts. 

market rents/cost to aquire What was the outcome?

I have met a few folks recently who are active in that market and I am planning on following up and seeing what their experience has been.