If you’re looking for short-term cash flow, you might need to explore nearby markets with lower entry costs and higher cash-on-cash returns, even if they aren’t as familiar to you.

Upgrade to a commercial-style stackable setup that can dry faster (30–45 minutes), hopefully fitting in our existing laundry closet without extra electrical work.Any recommendations or specific brand/model suggestions for handling this high-volume, semi-commercial laundry?

Please kindly help to handle this the best way. 

From my experience, house hacking or turnkey rentals can be great entry points.

It's a low barrier to entry and a good option for you, I would highly and I mean highly recommend you focus on location.

The least states:"Tenant shall pay a "late charge" not in excess of five (5%) percent of the amount in arrears for each month the arrears remain unpaid if any Rent is paid more than ten (10) days after the due date thereof, to cover the extra expense involved in handling delinquent payments.

We will infill, fix the roads, add lights, add a nice sign, add a fence to the entry, fix water leaks, bill back water by metering each home and raise the rent to market over time What was the outcome?

It really depends on the case manager handling your request.

I use Steadily in FL - feel free to shoot me a DM and I will link you with my contacts there that handle all 50 states. 

Alyssa Bunting handles all of Williamson Count.