One of the best hacks if you have limited cash is to buy a primary residence with up to 4 units.  

Living in one of the units is a great idea when starting out so you can limit your living expenses.

There are certain screws allowed for use in hangers and other Simpson type hardware.

While there are some limits here (you don't need a pasta maker), asking about having a plunger in each bathroom closet is insane.

@Bryan Stengel, I think alcohol has been the tough one with the STRs, not sure about if you need license( hopefully someone will chip in ) , however there  always the liability part including but not limited to offering alcohol to people who are trying to quit etc.

Ask the builder or their legal representative for a copy of the CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) or any supplemental documents specific to the development.Financing Considerations: If you’re financing the property, some loan types have limitations on renting out a home within the first year.

Otherwise, you may be limited to doing deals that are less than or equal to the equity in your home, and miss out on some bigger opportunities.That said, fix-and-flip loans will have higher fees and interest rates than most HELOC's.

The biggest challenge seems to be finding lenders that offer these loan products which is where I’m looking for help from the community with recommended lenders that serve Texas.The Fannie Mae (or Freddie Mac) options are preferred over FHA purely because of the (perhaps perceived) limit on renovation funds that the FHA option provides.

In my experience, most have limited product offerings.

It also offers a chance to shift into something more passive, reducing the hands-on management that seems to be more of a hassle now that you’ve moved.That said, the rental income potential from your properties is worth noting, but there’s a limit to how much you can boost your cash flow, especially after already making significant upgrades.