Potential Solution: is cosign with a close family member to alleviate payment issues.2) Wanting to close her storefront and run the business in our house.

There are currently three roofs on top of this house.

But, because Austin, TX is generally more landlord and developer friendly, more housing supply is being built in response to growth.

unless it was forced appreciation I'd love to see a house that appreciated 15% in 6 months. 

Separately I have a non paying tenant I am evicting which will cost me c10 months rent but that is another story and buyer beware in dealing with NYC tenancy and housing laws - advice is hire a lawyer from day one of nonpayment.Two questions for the forum:1.

If not, wholesale a house or two first.

How much can the house afford to pay in terms of rate?

I would like to set up an LLC for my house, but there's not a lot of information out there on building a rental property in your house.

My goal is to house hack a multi-family and then move out after 12-18 months when I am able to buy my 2nd property. 2 of the units are under lease agreements. 1 unit is vacant (which I would be living in).  

However, water stays with the house- meaning if the tenant's have a balance when they move out, they can open a new account somewhere else with no problem and the owner is stuck paying the bill or getting a lien filed against the property.