Because active residential RE is not passive, I need RE to return far in excess of 10% lifetime return of S&P 500.  

When a tenant moves out, transfer the deposit back to Checking so it's ready to apply towards expenses or refund the Tenant.If you end up with excess funds in the Checking account, I recommend you transfer it to a third account designated explicitly for future investments.

San Antonio has experienced steady economic growth, fueled by a diverse economy including sectors such as healthcare, military, tourism, manufacturing, and an overflow from the Austin market. 

You should only consider switching when your current software has a significant flaw or lacks features that force you to spend excessive time on workarounds.

In other words need to know if the return is so good that it accounts for the excessive risk.  

This growth is fueled by an influx of new residents, particularly from out-of-state buyers attracted by the area's affordability and lower property taxes.

A bright red grape juice stain on white or beige carpet is damage beyond normal wear and tear.As far as the garbage and the dumpster, if there is trash removal included in your rent, it probably doesn't include furniture or excessive amounts of large pieces of garbage. 

When a tenant moves out, transfer the deposit back to Checking so it's ready to apply towards expenses or refund the Tenant.If you end up with excess funds in the Checking account, I recommend you transfer it to a third account designated explicitly for future investments.

However, I believe smart, hard working RE investors can still obtain returns in excess of most other investment opportunities.

That stigmatic mindset and ignorant attitude is a huge part of the problem we have here in this country.I lost my younger brother to a heroin fueled suicide.