The developer had it rezoned in 2008 (then the crash hit), he did not pursue the land conversion, and just built two duplexes and a triplex within walking distance of the beach.

Found a property i saw on Zillow that's for sale.The property is a duplex here in Lewisville Tx & definitely needs work.

Stay in my coop, buy a duplex with less TLC needed but give the recommended 20% down payment.

I would also consider removing the wall separating it from living room, since the mudroom has so many windows it could really brighten up the living area while also opening the floor plan. 

UGH.....got her to leave voluntarily basically just by starting eviction process....but mannnnn the mess they left me :-(Got the keys back Dec 1st10000's of dead fleas...bedbugs and spidersruined 800sqft of carpet....and patches of the hardwood underneathleft behind 20-30 boxes of junk and cupboards full of foodbedroom walls are so disgusting with bedbug and spider residue I have no idea how they were living therethey did leave me a fridge thats in nice shape though haLet the clean up begin !  

With $9k you should be able to find a duplex to house hack.

List is $145K for two duplexes and a SFH, which lease for $2125/mo total.

That was before we made the following improvements:New roofNew garage doorInterior walls, ceilings, trim, and doors all repaintedExterior repaintedHomes of similar size and finishes rent for around $1100 per month up to $1200 per month.

It consists of a side-by-side duplex and a separate unit behind it that is what the selling agent describes as a “shell”.

Buying my first duplex was one of the best financial choices I've made.