This map is a bit outdated:  http://www.akc.org/akc-dog-lovers/bsl-popularity-on-decline-nationwide/If you want to change any laws on HOAs it always takes a vast majority (in my primary residency case it is 75% and in my rental place it is 61%). 

Mahalia Kennedy with Appalachian Realty is excellent- fairly new on the scene, but backed up by some 20+ year investors who mentor her, and the only realtor I've ever worked with who returns calls and emails and hasn't yet made a major mistake on a contract. 

As an Active Investor here in the area, feel free to reach out to me with any questions you might have.

I appreciate any insight.Details about the building:3000sf at the intersection of two busy state highways in a small town (Llano, TX)$172,500 asking pricebuilding needs work inside- new carpet, paint, some new siding, but nothing major

You might try to just have your own management company where you are actively involved but get people with the title as assistant manager or something where they are absorbing all the calls and taking care of the routine duties and you are only brought it on important issues.  

You went in for a buy, but you were not pre approved for a mortgage.You are not a veteran, because you are still on active duty.Appraisal, inspections, attorney fees, are always out of pocket, regardless of your mtg approval.You can get a regular loan- depends on how much.

If yes,keep it and let the tenant follow their pipe dreams of home ownership somewhere else.Don't make their problems yours.If she needs section 8 to pay her bills,she can't safely finance a stick of gum let alone your property and you'd be headed for a long an expensive foreclosure before long.Now if YOU need to sell because you can't afford to repair it or it will need major repairs like a new roof,appliances,etc. and you haven't been setting aside money every month to pay for them well then that's different.Put it on the Bigger Pockets marketplace and let one of us buy it from you and relieve you of the burden.Good luck.

All members should come expecting to contribute and be active in each monthly meeting, by sharing your expertise, sharing information about one of your investments, inside knowledge about a particular market, etc.To learn more: http://meetu.ps/c/2MHQQ/mjq8v/f I hope you join us!

I am actively looking for a partner too.

Welcome @Steve Kehoe There are lots of active investors in the area and BP is a great way to connect with folks.