Don't want all my cash flow to go towards maintenance. 

I don't think you need to budget 1100 for maintenance.

.- 3 units have much higher maintenance/cap ex than one unit (not as high as 3 times the maintenance/cap ex but maybe 2.5 times. - ADUs are not valued the same as the square footage of the primary units. 

I wanted to see if anyone here has run into challenges with this kind of research.For those of you who regularly look up probate records, code violations, water shut off, tax delinquent, etc., what’s your biggest frustration?

I speak to them regularly and bonuses have never been on their list of incentives.

This year is gonna be unique for me as I have a "sabbatical" from my regular occupation.

That only leaves you $1,400 and doesn't account for taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, or any other expenses.If you kept your original loan of $220 at 4.25% interest, your monthly payment would be $1100, and the $125 rehab at 8.5% would be $961 for a total of $2,060 per month. 

Even having your own maintenance team has a cost. 

A rent heavy market, with a shortage, I am receiving regular requests for rentals in these markets.  

Legal Mistakes Can Lead to Lawsuits or Tenant ClaimsTexas has landlord-tenant laws on security deposits, repairs, evictions, and fair housing compliance.If you mishandle security deposits, maintenance requests, or notices, your friend could get sued or be forced to compensate tenants.Evictions require proper legal procedures.