I told the flooring place that I had teenage boys that ride motorcycles, and I knew there would be times they tromped across the floor with motorcycle boots on, with rocks engrained...

Turn off interruptions like shutting off email, phone, facebook notifications, Dancing With The Stars, etc.

Also how is Pflugerville in terms of rental and how does it compare to areas such as Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown etc? 

Knowing what makes a pursuit successful or not TO YOU is going to be your north star in this endeavor. 

My plan is to not rock the boat of the lower tenant before I get the upper fixed up and rented out. 

"Rockstars know other rockstars."

Fresh off a World Series victory, Dodgers star Mookie Betts is treating himself to a new house.

It is even tougher in smaller increments (saving $10k every year for a few years to buy your next house vs. getting $90k back right away to rock and roll!)

I will usually let my grass turn brown in the summer or I will replace the grass with something that doesn't need maintenance like mulch or rocks. 

Not providing this is hiding your head under a rock, because the state Lilly has an option that the state can be served on your behalf of you do not provide an in state address for you or your agent.