Since this was my first investment property, I thought Duplex would work well.

Quote from @Bryant Brislin: Maybe the landowner would consider you posting performance bond aka a surety bond in lieu of getting an insurance policy. that's a good thought.

Here are pictures of the foundation damage - not sure if this changes any of your thoughts...?

We believed that the main portion of that fee would go towards the tax strategy portion where your designated ‘tax team’ would help you create a customized ‘tax strategy plan’ to minimize your taxes moving forward, while the tax preparation for a simple portfolio like ours was thought to cost no more than $2k of the total fee.

Also the owners and long term minded which are easier to work with and are guests are overall more satisfied.I am curious to hear other's comments and thoughts overall and in their specific markets!

Also thought it could be a good idea to learn about different markets in Ohio, possibly for the future.  

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Between the time of her requesting the walk-thru, and the 18th, the move-out inspection guy called me and we set up a time to walk thru the house. 30 -40 minute walk through and I asked if he saw anything that I need to tend to, or what he thought overall.

Thoughts?

Here are my thoughts:1 - it sounds like you don't have a lot of insight as to why you want to be in Houston, because profitability should be driving your search for a market, not the other way around.