I am entertaining this, as a passive option, just wondering what other people's experiences (and returns?)

I mean, Texas is still a great state because of the amount of jobs, the pay that comes with those jobs, and the cost of housing here as opposed to other places around the country.However, that key word "affordable" actually has a definition to it - and that's 30% of the income shouldn't go towards housing. 

I think in terms of rentals, the smaller ones are definitely the better returns right now. 

(Definitely a learning curve, but so worth it!)

So you should definitely pay them an hourly rate for all pre-purchase time they help you with.

I'm wondering if I'm being penalized in some way for having my calendar blocked for so long.

This makes me wonder if paying the $29.99 fee might be causing some kind of issue with Zillow’s system.Will update if Zillow can response me.

I own a SFH in Santa Barbara County (it's in an unincorporated area between SB and Goleta.)Ive had wonderful tenants since buying the property in late 2017 and have raised the rent just twice (still WELL under market value rent).

In my opinion, Kitchen area is not dirty at all but there are definitely gonna be signs of someone lived here before. 

Having one can definitely speed up your process, especially when considering a HELOC or bringing on investors.