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Owner-Occupied Property in Texas: Will I need a property management license if I owner-occupy the property in San Antonio, Texas?

Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Florida just passed a bill that puts power back in the hands of property owners.

We obtained a list of owners from CoStar in the desired locations and began making calls.

It's the same with pets some people are highly allergic to animals and will specifically rent in a no pet building.

The fenced yard is a positive for small children (no added value) and dog owners ($50 month added value). 

I'm unsure what the right path is, but I've been reading about investing in owner-occupied, multi-family properties.

If you live in your Home for 2 out of the last 5 years, when you Sell it is Tax-free up to $250,000 per owner.

Lately, we have seen more Home Owner associations start to impose rules for landlords.

So the lease will be higher than the advertised rent, they will be responsible for minor repairs, they are responsible for obtaining the proper licenses and pay all the taxes for their business operation (If you don't do this, you will regret it one day you see a tax bill that you as the property owner who are responsible for), and they required to have a STR insurance policy.