I am now working as an engineer in the Twin Cities, but have plans of moving to Austin, TX with my wife to house-hack and work in the more plentiful tech market over there. 

Many Texas cities are incentivizing developers to build affordable housing units, but challenges remain around keeping these homes accessible long-term.

Are you looking in a specific city/market?

I am from California, but lived in Peachtree City, Georgia last year (renting), and currently live in Germany as an Au Pair.

Most cities don’t want a mobile home park in their city limits because the tenants take more money out of the tax system than they contribute.

Quote from @Hedman Maximus: I’m thinking about 1031 exchange , the town is a sleepy town , the same contractors and good tenants don’t last that long Where would you look (what city) to do the 1031, NYC?

My city is the worst it's ever been.

I can't speak for the city itself / near the university, but up in areas like Liverpool properties are getting multiple bids regardless of the condition.

Maybe talk to the city and see what the process is.Now of course you don't know how things are going to play out.

You also mentioned meters, do you have to separate meters, get approval from the city and pull permits?