*This is the new aspect for me, so if you guys have any extra tips like "try calling the utilities rather than doing a search", or "always double check with the zoning & permitting boards if you plan on doing STR for air b&b licenses", or even seeing if there are any extraneous departments that can cause headaches later like city inspector or the fire marshal, or some other thing that would be good to know about.Thanks so much in advance everyone --Side note, it is so refreshing to come to a site where people *want* to learn about title.

Do you have MLS access (licensed agent)? 

And so they can see it before anybody else can, unless ofcourse you go door to door or do intense research on your own to find good deals without real estate license.

There is a new policy in one of my properties city districts that they will whole the landlord license until the water bill is paid in full and needs to be in 90 days if not they will fine you, I have no clue how water bills effect the inspection of your property but now it does.

I'd recommend to reach out to Michael Estes here in Austin - he may be a great fit to help you with what you are looking for based on your goals/anti-goals listed aboveMichael EstesTexas RE Broker License #494994www.trendRE.com

My husband and I are in business together, we are a licensed General Contractor.

Hey @Pradeep Roy I own a fully licensed and insured construction company.

I’m currently 17 and will get my real estate license as soon as I hit 18.

He's licensed so he's not the cheapest and not the most expensive but we've found him to be dependable and do quality work so we always recommend his team. 

Instead, we are licensed through the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners (which is a non profit).I agree with previous comments that with advanced tax planning, it should be a "no brainer" once you see the ROI.