@Theresa Harris We have been advised selling the unit as occupied would reduce the value of the property.

Thank you @Dean Harris, @Jeremy Chartier and @Chris Clothier!

Also look at new developments that are up-and-coming.In Houston I like being within or near 610:East End (by Gus Wortham Golf Course), Garden Oaks/Independence Heights (northwest of 610), Spring Branch are three solid areas that are up-and-coming and still have opportunities.3rd ward, 5th ward, Northside Village, and South Side are hot investment areas, but I think the tenant base isn't as strong-- if you can weather the storm for 5 years, these could be big upside though.I think West along Westheimer and Southwest past Bellaire are somewhere in between.The drawback of being in Harris county is that:1.

Quote from @Theresa Harris: You can call the gas company to see if they do free inspections. 

Quote from @Theresa Harris: There is still lots of red tape at the municipal level. 

Quote from @Theresa Harris: Placement of the smoke detectors is important.

You are in Houston(Harris County) so your options are Sagesure, Swyfft, and maybe 1-2 others.

It's easy to be timid when you are getting going, but still, to this day I pride myself on asking questions and admitting when I don't know something.Consider linking up @Mark Faustrum who does a lot of deals in Kane County. 

Originally posted by @Cheree Harris:@Basit SiddiqiI’m not sure if these are rhetorical questions that I’m supposed to be thinking about or if you are asking these questions for more info but all I need to know is when I file taxes am I listing this property and it’s rents and expenses on my personal taxes or file under the business taxes (the LLC). a tax return or tax returns is an after the fact thing. 

@Gerald Harris   Awesome ideas.