So I disagree with folks who say it can't be done profitably. 

I have to disagree with the post above.

Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:@Ben Leybovich  and actually Ben anyone considering buying a rental anywhere should look at this home inspection this is what your rental will look like in a C to B area 90% of the time after a few years... some may fair better some worse but this is pretty par for the course for what I have seen over the last 20 years in the space Jay - I don't disagree.

Find people who will disagree with you and aren't afraid to tell you they disagree.  

I have to disagree with the comment about needing to get a license and the amount of money you have not being enough.  

You'll spend thousands to form and maintain an entity.Brian, I respectfully disagree.

Joe Gore, I wouldn't disagree with you, however I truly doubt the home will be left immaculate.

If you disagree, then why did you ask the question?   

Here is a great article about it.https://www.texastribune.org/2018/05/25/airbnb-hom...In short, Texas HOAs will find it basically impossible to restrict rentals of any length.That includes AirBnB, Homeaway, sober living, transitional housing, habilitation services and so on.PS Yes that means a person can rent a home in an HOA for one day and use the pool, golf course, ski lake, or whatever other amenities the owners get.Completely disagree with the statement In short, Texas HOAs will find it basically impossible to restrict rentals of any length.

@Ian Thomas that is my opinion, a LOT of REI would disagree.