$1B renewable energy project expected to create 700 jobs in Caldwell, Hays countiesUndisclosed incentives approved for solar, battery facilities south of AustinMore jobs and economic expansion announced south of Austin, TX.  

It was also not great for the tenants and I spent a lot of time and energy in the claims.  

This region just had another billion dollar development announced for the region with a massive green energy project.  

The object of the game is to reduce/eliminate your cost as low as possible while maintaining positive CF, and let your tenant pay for the rest from the rent. 

If you can qualify comfortably and are willing to take the risk, then jump.Another option is to get into contract to purchase the new house, close and then sell the existing one which mitigates (reduces) the risk of owning two properties in a market that may decrease in value.

House hacking = anything that reduces the cost of living in your principal residence.

This also greatly reduces the tenant “shock” since a small increase every year is much less than a big lump sum increase every 3-5 years.I try to keep my rents a little lower than market rate so it is easier to find tenants.Another way to soften the blow is to print a recent article on rent increases in your area.

I just finished rehabbing an SFR into an energy efficient home for airbnb with gas tankless water heater to lower costs.. 

I see lots of investors taking advantage of accelerated and bonus depreciation to offset or significantly reduce their tax exposure on their sales.Happy to elaborate.Happy hunting!

It'll be metallic accent walls and pickled shiplap all over again.We'll have more people wholly ignorant of the nature of DWV plumbing who will insist on moving toilets from one side of the bathroom to another because "the light would be so much better" and so would "the harmonious energy of the room."