However, I have lots of time and energy to put into the business and plan to self manage for the time being... with a view to having the property managed if my daughter is not able to take on that role when I officially 'retire'.

I'm long-distance, so not able to install Simplisafe myself.  

The house is in pretty good shape, with a few notable exceptions including a big hole in the master bedroom ceiling.

Hello I am fairly new to this site and I tried to find a post on this but was not able to.

Other parts of North Austin are high in demand and not able to meet my budgetNeed your inputs. 

I know it’s an unpopular sentiment for BP but if you’re not able to optimize around “making money” you might as well optimize around “enjoyment”.

Get your judgement so that she is not able to buy that next car, phone, or apartment without settling with you.Then schedule an inspection - just a routine and regular maintenance inspection - giving proper advanced notice. 

We are not able to do simultaneous closes in my state and so I couldn't tell you how that would work exactly.

A lot of investors who are not able to qualify for a traditional loan on purchase go that route: no W2 income, well optimized tax returns showing no income, ect. 

If indeed you are not able to write off state income tax and more importantly PROPERTY taxes against your income this could be big....especially in a state like Texas where our property taxes are sky high.