How long have you had your properties, and what’s your biggest challenge scaling up?

You could talk to her and ask her once she's caught up if paying half on the 1st and half on the 15th is easier for her, but they MUST be paid on time.This may sound harsh, but you said "She has 3 children, and he bailed." 

He had no children or wife and is only survived by my mother who is aunt and a half brother.

Do you think there are certain areas in Texas where this model still works well, or is it becoming more challenging statewide?

Personally, I’m seeing a lot of interest in fix-and-flip projects and long-term rentals, but financing remains a key challenge for many.

The market has its challenges, but I’ve found that with the right approach, there are definitely opportunities to be had.

Talking with clients, literally every day for the past 20 months, has given me a lot of insight into what kinds of challenges they face with STR software.I am just looking to network, maybe answer a few questions, and learn something.

Challenges?

there are so many forum posts on BP from folks who bought a random property in a 'low cost' market and got crushed by deferred maintenance or challenging tenants.i looked at a few of your other posts. 

And if you take them out for lunch or drinks to discuss their property, you can deduct those meals as business expenses too.If you have children and currently give them allowances, you could also consider employing them through the property management company.