How would you refinance an investment property in Texas?One of my investment properties in El Paso is a SFH currently renting for $1,100. After my P.M. costs I collect $940 or so/month. The balance on my bridge loan i...

Accountability must be demanded by Californians, and the nation as a whole. 

I am a mother of 2 and trying to get into this to save up college funds for them when they grow up so that they too can chase their dreams in life.

Tried-and-true method.

You have not added to much difficulty in terms of tax preparation, but in terms of tax record keeping you definitely have.I am not a tax professional, but having been a landlord who has tried(and failed) in my own tax situation, I would love to help point you in the right direction.Being your first year, it is all but a certainty that you have taken a loss.

I’m not trying to cheap out but I can do a lot with that.

And I try to be as helpful as I can.

You typically want an LLC where the property is because it's a state specific device so you want it to apply to the asset you're trying to protect. 

One last thought, have you considered just selling to (or trying to partner with) a developer?

I'd try those 2 as well!