IF they are here for work, check the employer, and they should also have a social security number too...if they are here for school, confirm their enrollment. 

We jumped from motel to hotel till I was in high school.

I’m currently unemployed while in school studying anesthesia for the next few years, but receive some tax free income from the VA.

School District?

Correct me if I am wrong but this is the big chunk of savings that I am missing out on without the homestead exemption and being overcharged for by Escrow: From hcad.org; “ School taxes — all homeowners.

These cities tend to command quality tenants, and they have great schools.

You could even have your parents co-sign on a single family home for 5% down and rent out the bedrooms throughout school.

Little to no marketing needed, really hot rental market with few options in the school district. 

Fun fact about me is I played college basketball at a Division II school in St.

The school system this house is located in is the best in Pitt County.