I have never tried suing for back rent or attorney expenses because you can't get blood from a rock.

I've been monitoring the Dallas area for the last few weeks now (anything south of 635, Irving is as far West as I've searched, White Rock Lake is as far East as I've searched, Oakcliff is as far South as I've searched). 

., I think you've got a pretty good price structure and if you're happy with the PM, it's probably not worth rocking the boat.

We also plan to redo the flooring and get the units ready for new tenants ( painting, minor sheet rock repair...).

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Thinking out loud...What if I gift or sell the property to the spouse at the initial purchase price.

Hi Scott,With the outdoor living/cooking that so many people seem to like to do in Texas I'd think rocks would not be a good choice.If this were mine, and the rents would support it, I'd go with concrete, or pavers laid in sand and replace the back door with a wider sliding glass door, to make the house seem bigger from the inside. 

., no real Christmas trees (fire hazard), no halogen lighting (fire hazard), no deep bass audio enhancers ( too loud), no bbq's on rear deck (fire hazard) and no waterbeds (too heavy) . 

Would really like to pave this but it will probably just end up being rocked (unless someone thinks I can get all that value back in an appraisal).

You're a rock star!