I'm also looking to get a househack in Dallas, as are most people in a small BP group I've put together, it's tough going because we are all competing not only against each other, but seasoned investors with networks in place.

It is now tax season and I don't have a clue what kind of cpa or enrolled agent I should chose to do my taxes as this year is different than previous years.

If you kindly send me your address, I would like to ship you something to enjoy after the stress of tax season has abated.

The VA has a refi program that kicks in 6 months after original loan "seasons" Like clockwork, we started to receive a slew of unsolicited offers from 3rd parties offering us an opportunity to refinance the VA loan through a VA "Streamline" program which requires way less time and or documentation that is typically involved with an original VA loan.We elected to work with one of the parties to do the Streamline loan which offered a very substantial reduction in our monthly payment (~15%).

Also had a maid come twice a week to do sheet, towels and kitchen/bath cleaning.Her stuff could go into storage and that will motivate her to find someplace soon.Also try mobile home parks. 

Another way would be for someone to outright give you the money, let it season in your accounts, then purchase the property (I'm not sure who would do this without a note being attached to that... maybe a relative?). 

Self storage did pretty well in some markets too.

Except for Self-Storage Facilities.Service Station (east of the Intracoastal Waterway only)Hotel (if located east of the intracoastal).Offices.Personal Services.Places of worship, meeting halls and fraternal lodges.Retail sales (indoor).

I have a small mini storage project and raising $165K equity from mainly friends/family/inner circle.  

Self storage investors, or anyone interested in self-storage investing, what hurdles are you facing right now?