https://www.har.com/content/department/mlsHouston Real Estate Highlights in November, 2024:-Single-family home sales increased 6.0 percent year-over-year;-Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes went from 48 to 52 days;-Total property sales were up 3.3 percent with 7,750 units sold;-Total dollar volume rose 11.1 percent to $3.1 billion;-The single-family median price was up 1.5 percent to $329,900;-The single-family average price climbed 4.1 percent to $418,903; -Single-family home months of inventory registered a 4.4-months supply, up from 3.5 months last November.

You are required to file a complete and accurate return, which means reporting the income that you earned along with atleast the direct expenses that you incurred on your rental.There are two comflicting forces - Your tax accountant wants to be aggressive with deductions because it will entitle you to paying less taxes(now or in the future).Your lender wants to see as much income as that will increase your Debt to Income Ratio(DTI).The good thing is that you can speak with your lender about 'one time expenses', that were only incurred in that year and are not reoccuring. 

Here's some STR companies in the area that can possibly help you out...Go Wander Home Desired StaysThe Sosi

One thought would be for you to move into the smaller unit and rent out the larger unit to bring in more revenue.

I've only been to Texas a few times but it quickly became one of my favorite places in the US. 

When they hear Wholesaler they think in the wholesalers who supply retail stores with Products.  

More states are creating "just cause" eviction laws, essentially stating the landlord must allow the tenant to remain in the property except for a few specific situations.It won't end well.

I would express my interest in buying the house.

Purchase price: $160,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Took this home from bad to glam in 1.5 months for a healthy profit.

I wanted to get feedback on managing short term rentals in Hawaii.