It’s worth double checking to see if it did.

The deal is risky unless you know the market well, have experience executing this strategy, and have accounted for the quality of the asset and tenant. 

@Rebecca GonaBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax accountant that specializes in short-term rentals. 

My recommendation would be to put that $25K in a high yield savings account and keep contributing to it. 

I’ve seen discouraging accounts about evicting S8 tenants and want to see if anyone has had success and how to go about it if she refuses to leave.

Even towns of less than 10k, as long as it is in a "good part" of town and there is somewhat stable growth in that area, then most lenders will not add any additional underwriting guidelines, especially if it is rented out.I always like to do the Walmart check (kind of what you recommended being by a store).

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Check out Furnished Finder, Airbnb and VRBO (30+ day stays) to get a good idea of what else is out there in the area of El Paso you are looking in.

I will have to come by sometime and check it out! 

You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.