Smart cameras like **Ring** or **Arlo** can be a good option, and you can hide the recording box in a locked area for added security.

You won't be an expert in all of the trades. 

Where is this supposed to be? 

You are buying a primary residence so should be able to take advantage of an FHA backed loan.

@Chloe TaylorWelcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Think MTR will continue to be the best niche for Austin this year and likely beyond

The safety is descent and the tenant pool tends to be a mix of young professionals, families, and students.

(some money may still be available from the initial $10K investment.)

Create systems that make the business repeatable.Taking actions can be a big hurtle. 

In your analysis, be sure to include those criteria the investor considers most important (cash on cash, cap rate, DSCR, etc).Also consider what you know about the private lender @Michael Dallas.