The community would benefit greatly from an increased pool of skilled professionals to meet the demands of upcoming projects.

However, the specific details can depend on various factors, including the type of asset, how long it was held, and any applicable tax exemptions.

We work with a community bank that doesn’t require a personal guarantee as long as the LTV is 50% or less, which works well for us. 

Hey Jessan, another option with very flexible options who will go for 30 year is @LaMancha Sims who happens to be part of the Bigger Pockets Community. 

I'd echo the advice already given.Start hanging out with the local investor community and start talking with RE brokers and lenders who have experience and expertise in the strategy you land on.In your case, I'd take a serious look at househacking.

The property is in the Greater Hilltop community. 

You could offer them 1/2 or whatever ratio you feel is fair given the circumstances and they can write you a check for that amount to walk away.Another thought, if there is a way you can find out where they are moving, a forwarding address etc, I'd reach out to that new LL or owner and explain the situation to them, I have a feeling the tenant didn't disclose that they have an existing lease as a liability in their financials when the applied, and there may be some application fraud etc at play here that the new LL would likely want to know.Think about this from your own point of view, I doubt if you picked up and left one of your subway locations that the the LL would just let you leave.  

Here are some considerations for investing in a duplex in the Dallas area and potential alternatives:Investing in a Duplex:If you rent out one property, you can possibly create positive cash flow by partially offsetting your living expenditures.If you're an investor with limited funds, duplexes could be a more accessible alternative because they may have lower entry expenses than bigger multifamily properties.Perform in-depth market research in the Dallas region to pinpoint communities that have high demand for rentals and good prospect for real estate growth.Take a look at owner-occupant-friendly financing choices including FHA loans, which frequently have less down payments.Make sure you have a well-defined escape plan.

Mine will be more of a planned community revolving around tiny houses, but would love to learn about the business model itself. 

Neighbors and a community that guests can rely on as well.My interior decorator, whom doubles as my fiancé, has a few tricks she uses to streamline property launches.