An alternative is purchasing a SFH that has a casita/guest house built, or a SFH with a shed/detached garage that can be converted into a casita/guest.

I told  her a day within the same week didn't work, as I was having the a truck remove 2 last pieces of furniture, and that i wanted time to get perfect she asked the following and then realized that it was valentines day and we agreed that Thursday would.

If they have a $200+ truck fee, $100/hr labor, and a 100% markup on parts, you're gonna end up paying $600 for something that's $100 at Home Depot and anyone with two thumbs can install in 30 minutes. 

We will alternate who goes to oversee the store every other week.Improvements we can make:Store is in bad shape.

Owner financing is an alternative, but it involves finding a willing buyer and negotiating terms.

With the I-87 highway expansion, Zebulon and Wendell are becoming great alternatives while Clayton is benefiting from the completion of the I-540 loop.

Explain how he’s going to have to move anyway, why not have $200 to help pay for the moving truck. 

I'm having a very bad experience with my current PM in Davenport and am exploring alternatives currently.

I would look at alternative investments if you want RE exposure-- REITs, Mortgage Notes, etc.

Here are some considerations for investing in a duplex in the Dallas area and potential alternatives:Investing in a Duplex:If you rent out one property, you can possibly create positive cash flow by partially offsetting your living expenditures.If you're an investor with limited funds, duplexes could be a more accessible alternative because they may have lower entry expenses than bigger multifamily properties.Perform in-depth market research in the Dallas region to pinpoint communities that have high demand for rentals and good prospect for real estate growth.Take a look at owner-occupant-friendly financing choices including FHA loans, which frequently have less down payments.Make sure you have a well-defined escape plan.