In Texas, as a licensed agent, you’re generally required to use TREC-approved forms for real estate transactions unless an exception applies, like (I believe) leases longer than 1 year or where no TREC form exists.

This would help save me some money to use on the house that is getting renovated and I wouldn't have any money out of my pocket up front for the duplex except when the mortgage starts.

Meanwhile, if you ever consider other markets for diversification, places like Omaha, Chicago, Austin, San Diego, San Antonio or right here in Phoenix each have their own flavor of opportunity.Out of curiosity, how do you see Jasper fitting into your broader investment goals?

Structurally, the property is in pretty good shape EXCEPT one problem that I cannot properly assess: the plumbing will not hold pressure.

There are several articles that do an exceptional job of explaining who, what, where, why and how tax payers qualify for the ‘STR Loophole’ listed here:The Short Term Rental Tax Loop Hole: A Game Changer for W-2 Wage EarnersThe Short Term Tax Rental Loop Hole: What Investors need to know The implications on the Oregon and California Coastal STR market is a strengthening buyer pool for luxury rentals in the $750-1.5M+ range.

When you start making exceptions you are no longer following your process. stick to the script.All the best!

Partial or full doesn't matter (except see note below re: coming even on delinquent rent).The statute regarding notice for evictions states: "No judgment of possession shall be entered for . . . except in the nonpayment unless the landlord has made written demand and given written notice for delivery of possession of the premises.”

Though I have purchased some with a mix where 330+ days a year, people parked in the driveway and the street except when there were snow bans, but there was enough room to fit everyone in the driveway/parking lot, and that was a hassle to deal with some days. 

NO EXCEPTIONS. 

We can make exceptions with worse credit and slightly below perfect income but under no circumstances do we allow anybody rent one of our properties with a below 500 credit score, or 2x rent income or prior evictions.