Congrats man!

One was an elderly couple, the other was a single man with a decent job, just not enough to keep up with bills. 

Thanks man, helps a lot.

Local handyman that has an extra set of hands might do it, but it's really a 3 man job for effeciency. 

But I have been looking into splitting the duplex into two condos (yes I know it is a lot of work) and I could probably get 325-350k for each, netting me 650-700k.Number:* Mortgage interest 2.5%* Mortgage principle 240k* PITI $2100/month* Rent 2200/month (current tenant on a two year lease)* Potential rent on my side $2400/month * 100k HELOC at 11% (fixed) (not currently being used)* est additional cost to split the dueplex 75-100k (conservative, probably less)     *new siding 30k (just put on a new roof this year)     *legal 10-15k     *fire proofing 15k     * 15-40k for stuff I am not aware of or underestimated on* some of the appreciation is external from the home     *big grocery store put in 3min away     * newly paved road in front of my house     *a building that was falling down across the street has been torn down          * Still a vacant lot with the foundation exposed and fencing around it (so more local improvements are on the way)Part of me wants to take the money and run but man I love that 2.5% interest rate and the $2000/month cash flow (including taxes and capx)I have thought about 1031 exchanging into more rentals, but I would like to pivot into storage units.

I just stop talking and just followed and spoke when spoken to And he low balled me Mind you i have a new kitchen new bathroom room all new plumbing and electrical i gutted this house to the studs and my house is almost $40k lower if sold at this price cheaper then lowest house over here that sold Man, unfortunately its a tale as old as time.

For the I-35 corridor you could incorporate these areas in your search; Kyle, Buda, and Round Rock. 

Shiloh Lundahl -  Man this is gold. 

Current zoning would prohibit the whole setup actually, but the building and commercial use are allowed to continue as-is because they predate the town's incorporation in 1993. 

Have a blessed day man