My mother originally agreed for me to refi some money out of the equity of a house we co own but then she changed my mind after I signed the contract on the guesthouse.  

Keith mentioned co-living, which I couldn't get even after reading about it.  

•If you qualify, you could use FHA’s 3.5% down payment to acquire a duplex or co-living property, live in one unit, and rent out the rest.

It is a family owned property of which I am one of the co-owners.

They can pay you market rents because of the co-living (renting room by room) approach.

And you're getting tax benefits.So many of my first-time Colorado investors are afraid of looking stupid because they got a "bad deal."

Also I am the co leader of the Landlord Focus Group which happens once a month and you can come there to meet buyers.

@Linda PhamAll our midterm rentals are in Colorado as are our clients, so I don't know Houston's market.

You can also gain valuable experience virtually and offer low or no cost "co-hosting" services.

I have experience as a Residential agent in Denver, CO and as a commercial Leasing Associate in Chicago, IL.I am planning to purchase my first rental home here in the next year or so and make it my primary residence.