@James Wise - I see where you are going with this but rather than make it a requirement to be a property owner before one becomes a Realtor, I would much rather see legislation that increases the "licensing requirements".

Refrain from making hasty decisions without fully appreciating the dangers and rewards involved.Disregarding Market Trends: Keep yourself updated on regional market trends, financial data, and legislative modifications that might affect Houston area real estate prices and rental demand.

In the county we built in, 5 acres is the minimum plot size so I cannot split the land at all until legislation/zoning changes. 

Nobody wants to be subjected to bickering on an educational forum.If the Financial Planning Association gets its legislation passed on title protection you won't be able to call yourself a financial planner anymore, you don't have the bare minimum qualifications of education or experience. 

For example, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling on state legislators to limit the number of houses institutional investors can purchase.

Does anyone know if the surrounding areas in Dallas are affected by Short-Term Rental restrictions? Thanks!

The state law will prevail and not allow the over-reaching legislations some towns/counties are trying to pass.  

https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/the-silent-war-on-tenant-...The Silent War on Landlords That No One Is Talking AboutIt’s no secret that legislation regarding tenant screening is becoming more and more restrictive.

The latest with Atlanta STR Legislation.  

Not care, introduce legislation to bridge mortgage insurance requirements with lack of providers, get in the insurance market themselves?