AirDNA showed $10.5K for the year and he gets $5K a week in the summer (outdoor pool with phenomenal view).3.

The tenant would have their own private entrance (rear of the house), parking (1 spot in driveway + road parking also available for guests and whatnot), their own laundry, as well as their own outdoor patio area in the backyard.

Seller has agreed to entertain seller financing as there are no mortgages on the property.

My question is should I build a wall separating both units completely so that they do not have any shared area nor run into eachother unless outdoors?

I also like CP better than RR for shopping, entertainment, ease of access to Austin via 183/Mopac/620.I do not think either area is a bad choice though.

We were attracted to the area because there is tons of new development, restaurant's, outdoor amenities (trails, parks, etc).

Services such as pool maintenance and cleaning can be written-off your taxes in the year they're performed.That sounds incorrect - Just because something adds value to a house doesn't mean it needs to be depreciated over 27.5 years.If the item is not attached to the structure of the house, it doesn't need to be depreciated over 27.5 years.An indoor pool may be required to be depreciated over 27.5 years.however, an outdoor pool does not need to be depreciated over 27.5 years. 

It keeps them entertained, and worn out, which makes the parenting part soooo much easier. 

Golf, ski, woods, lake, and outdoor activities draw people to northern MI.  

Our thoughts are are a city/town that's a close destination to the outdoors, but also not too far from some major cities.Basically, the location isn't strictly determined yet.