Quote from @Collin Hays: This is zoned commercial, so I could do pretty much anything I wanted with it except a casino.ouIsn't the Texas legislature considering casino gaming this session? 

What out of state areas have you considered?

Speak with lenders - and consider that although they might agree they could lend to you today - they might not be able to when you need the loan.Unless the existing debt has no due-on-sale provision, there will always be a risk of the underlying loan being called.If it were to be called due:1.

Depreciation Strategies: Am I maximizing depreciation deductions, and should I consider a cost segregation study to accelerate depreciation?

Typically seasoning means that the funds have been in a bank account for a set amount of time (usually 60 days), so ANY lender should love that....I thought maybe you meant un-seasoned funds?

Most things in relation to the rental are deductible - Mortgage Interest, Taxes, Insurance, Repairs, etcIf you are unsure of what is deductible, you may want to consider working with an accountant.

A little of something is better than a lot of nothing, so if the deal works then I would consider it, especially if no other options

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I would consider using them again.

Hire a cheap crew to tunnel and the real plumber to set and replace the pipe.