My focus is going to be on cashflow with a secondary emphasis on appreciation, probably following the standard formula of looking for upgrade opportunities, such as C quality properties in B areas and then upgrading units to increase NOI. 

Emphasis should be on his compliance with both your lease/rental agreement and city law.If he is unable or unwilling to resolve the matter, then let him know you need to talk with him about a move-out plan.

Only option IMHO for SFH would be a unit in a prime Austin location that can easily be converted into a duplex (emphasis on easily).

That said, LOL, I'm a costing type in managerial accounting.I have a broad background in RE with a primary emphasis being in the mortgage business.

I indicated there was too great an emphasis placed upon the role of oil in the Canadian economy and too much federal government emphasis (or pandering) to that single industry over others.   

Therefore I personally am putting an emphasis on growth now.

This, quoted for emphasis.

More emphasis on window alignment with views over the lake.3. 

All of the books, podcasts, etc. about investing put a big emphasis on having a reason or passion.

(Emphasis mine.)That was after a minute of looking over your site.