Are these attractive terms for a housing market that appreciates on average 6%?

This will be subordinate to the existing FHA loan, but you’ll need to qualify based on your credit score, income, and debt-to-income ratio.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): A HELOC could also be an option, offering flexibility in how you draw and repay funds, though it might come with variable interest rates.Balloon Payment Loan: This type of loan can offer lower initial payments with a large lump sum due at the end of the term.

Many lenders offer flexible financing terms for investors.Do you have any properties in mind?

I’m open to both, short or long-term, in Austin or the surrounding areas (mostly considering San Marcos).

Doubt it makes a noticeable change long term. 

Here are some additional activities that count, toward real estate professional and material participation hours.Research market for real estate transaction opportunities; current office market rates; terms of financingMaking offer contracts for properties that you end up buyingNegotiation for acquisition of rental properties that you end up purchasing; including directing due diligence and managing financial projections/business plansObtaining financing for properties that you purchaseProperty inspectionsAdvertisingMeeting with Prospective Tenants/showing properties to prospective tenantsNegotiate, obtain, & review proposals and contracts with vendors (insurance, utilities, etc) for property servicesReview and Negotiate The Terms of Sale AgreementsStaging and Decorating3rd party contractor, vendor, or service provider supervision

Call your servicer to start the conversation, the terms are dictated by conventional loan guidelines so this will be what is applied:https://servicing-guide.fanniemae.com/svc/d1-1-01/evaluating...

According to this Gallup survey, real estate is the most trusted asset class no matter the household income level of respondents. 

Long term podcast listener but just started reading the forums! 

Through a quick google search I came across the term "Transfer on Death" (TOD).