Quote from @Blake Winiecki: Figure out how much you want/need to earn, then reverse engineer it to see what options are available. 

You will likely miss some deductions using the commercial tax software but it’s the cheaper option and starting out a couple hundred dollars in deductions missed likely isn’t that big of a deal.

Both Ecobee and Honeywell are great options for smart thermostats so you can remotely control the temperature settings and set temperature ranges. 

I updated the bathroom/porch in the spring, and am finishing construction on a 2-stall garage (the previous garage was basically a large shed that I could not fit much in).Moving forward I am considering one of the following options to put my money and build equity:1.

There is 3-5% down payment options you can use.

With your focus in using house hacking, Conventional or FHA loans would be your best options.

You can customize including organic food and they have options for both make it yourself (like HelloFresh) with recipes and also made for you.

We're always looking to expand our network and explore new investment avenues.Regarding meet up groups for real estate investing, there are several options available in the UAE.

Quote from @Ashish Acharya: @Cameron Marmon Since you’re married and living in Texas, a community property state, you have the option to treat your 50/50 LLC as a disregarded entity for federal taxes.

Renovation loans can be a fantastic tool when you're ready to explore your options.