Staying ahead of the game by understanding how local regulations align with state bills like SB-9, SB-684, and SB-423 can open doors to exciting development projects.SB-9: Simplifying Lot Splits and Duplex BuildsSB-9 streamlines the process for lot splits and duplex construction, offering a straightforward way to increase property value and expand housing options.SB-684: More Flexibility for Smaller ProjectsFor urban lots under 5 acres, SB-684 makes it easier to pursue smaller housing developments, transforming overlooked properties and vacant lots into productive investments.SB-423: Faster Approvals, Fewer HeadachesNo one likes endless waiting.

This isn’t an “off the shelf” cashflow market but cashflow comes over time with rent increases.

The previous landlord only collected half month rent as deposit, and I would like to increase the deposit to standard one-month.

Looking at a 1 year or 3 year pre-payment maybe worth the small increase in rate to have the flexibility. 

However, once converted to personal use, you can no longer claim depreciation, and the accumulated depreciation will reduce your adjusted basis, increasing your potential taxable gain upon sale.

It's increasingly hard to find genuine note offerings. 

@Marcos De la CruzHave you ever appealed the property tax increases on your Dallas rental?

I am working on increasing my knowledge and skills on the accounting side of investing.  

That housing stock is new enough and you will probably not be dealing with a lower asset class which will increase tenant caused maintenance in the long term. 

In this post, I will explain the criteria and the information sources.Income requirements for financial independence:Rents increase faster than inflation: Inflation erodes the value of money over time, causing prices for goods and services to rise.