@Armell MayersBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.

Thanks in advance, I've learnt a lot from your posts as well as the Bigger Pockets podcast and look forward to learning more.  

And of course, take advantage of the tax benefits along side my current business income.Viability of the idea?

Same tax situation and more likely higher potential to appreciate faster.

Looking forward to learning, sharing, and connecting with this community!

I guess it can save you some time managing, for example one tax bill, one insurance bill. 

The property tax savings are going to be in the ball park of 40-60%, but to be safe you should double your expected repairs budget when calculating the NOI.If you have any other questions, or want a more in-depth response, I would love to help!

Specifically:Will the lender only consider the rental income from the two legally zoned units, even though all three rental incomes are declared on your tax return?

As you're just starting out in Austin, focus on learning the local market, particularly areas with good rental demand and lower entry prices.

As a hard money lender looking to fund $10MM+ in deals in 2025, our hope is to connect with similar sized hard money lenders, ideally in different geographic area, that are looking to create a small network to bounce ideas off of, learn from, and engage with regularly.Welcome to BP, as a lender happy to connect with you and network