The auto mechanic, who's now getting divorced, wants to rent a place, had ok credit but nothing amazing and in divorce soon to be ex wife did spending spree so credit is tanked, I LOVE that tenant.

I think I just need to find someone to lend me $400k that my home is worth and I'll pay them back that plus a high amount of interest in 3-6months once I sell it and move to a new place, maybe need to find a LV loan shark :) Just trying to avoid having to sell this place while living in it and having to rent it back.

For example:General-Filters (furnace, air conditioning, oven exhaust, refrigerator, and water)-Stove burner when the “eye” needs simple replacement-Batteries and remotes that service the premises-Fan and light pull strings-Smoke and carbon alarms testing and batteries-Ensuring appliances are properly plugged in, hooked up, and used-Removing dirt, debris, and lint in and from connection pipes (e.g. clothes dryer)-Tighten loose screws on all home functions (e.g. doors, hinges, handles, socket -Balancing off-balance appliances-Cable, internet, and phone jacks-Fire extinguishers-Systems operation (e.g. security, irrigation, HVAC)HVAC-Monthly A/C filter and drain line maintenance Electrical-Reset “tripped” GFI breakers-Light bulbs (throughout and at the end of the tenancy)-Blown fuses-Reset breakers in the outside and inside breaker boxes-Socket and plug outlet coversPlumbing-Unclog drains or toilets-Caulking around tubs and showers as needed-Gas pilot lighting-Leaky faucets and shower heads-Toilet flappers, handles, seats and seat lids, tank lid, and flush kit-Sink and tub stoppers-If septic tank present, use RID-X as directed on consumer box-Proper cleaning of garbage disposal-Loose faucets and sprayer heads and hoses-Faucet filters (i.e. aerator)-Open exterior plumbing clean out when necessary (e.g. sewage backup)Exterior-Routine lawn (and pool) maintenance-Adjusting sprinkler heads as necessary-On the last month of tenancy, tenant must perform required lawn maintenance no sooner than 2 days prior to vacate dateThere’s a lot to consider as a landlord.

My other thought was to do an outdoor barrel sauna, and/or a stock tank pool for the hotter months.

I think one of the shark tank guy is invested in. 

Wastewater from the septic tank flows into the leach field, where it seeps into the ground.

If you get moved out of Fort Bend ISD into certain Lamar ISD districts, your property value will tank.

When the economy tanks, my affordable rentals ($1700-$2200/month range) will be in higher demand.

It would be nice if there weren't so many sharks circling and it wasn't so easy to feel like you were chum in the water!

Propane Fuel Tanks- disconnect and store ifleaving for long term storage.J.