There are large areas in the direction of the flight paths that do not have dense populations so it’s mostly a non-issue.

Based on what you're telling me, I'd also advise you to begin the process of evicting/non-renewing the lease.

It will be very difficult to cash flow in Austin using traditional LTR methods unless you put down a huge down payment.

There are down payment programs for duplexes, i have not searched or tried to do a 3-4 unit property. 

For the experienced cohosts in the group, I’d love to get your thoughts on payment processing options for cohosting companies (LLCs) that position themselves as property management companies but operate without a broker’s license.As an investor and soon-to-be STR entrepreneur, my business will initially focus on managing a small portfolio of vacation rentals with plans to scale. 

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Quote from @Mary Jo Carruthers: @Albert Hepp Did you know that there are quite a few non profits and also the city of Austin in the austin texas area that provide down payment assistance for first time home buyers?

Also we felt we were going to make more self managing than with the payments they were offering.

Don't bring up lease violations and other things that have nothing to do with the non-payment of rent.

Gifting equity in a house may be more trouble than it is worth if you are not near the life-time exclusion1) Potentially having to get the property appraised everytime an equity is gifted2) Having a title company update the title every time3) Exemption of the gift tax return is normally for cash gifts below the annual gift tax exclusion, you may still need to file if you gift non-cash4) If there is partial ownership over several years, having to properly pro-rate certain items such as real estate taxes, mortgage interest and rental income if the property is a rentalBest of luck