Dallas has a powerhouse economy beating national job growth by around 100bps, population growth is around 3 times the national average, it is a business friendly environment that attracts real talent, and it is a pretty affordable market relative to other similar locations in the nation. 

Vacant properties only attract trouble.- Offer an 18 month rent program where the first 9 months rent is a lower dollar amount.

Until you have your own success with investing it is highly unliley you will attract any partnership.

It is a higher-end rental so it has attracted a good tenant base.

I know for a fact that rental income can be used to qualify you for the mortgage, at least in my case this was frequently discussed between my mortgage specialist and the underwriters at the bank.What really attracted me to the home possible program was the ability to cancel PMI without having to refinance (like an FHA).

Depending on how close you are to I5, you’ll attract some interest from tenants stationed at JBLM but you’re outside of the zone where you’re likely to attract a PLU student. 

I have even put it in my rentals since it is more durable and attracts a better tenant.  

If your competition is original everything, paint, insulate attic and maybe landscape to attract new tenants and create pride in old tenants.

The above garage apartment made the ROI very attractive How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

If your return on cost and payback period for the mini split investment is attractive then yes, it could be worthwhile.