Keep in mind that the less experience that you have the more the lender will require out of pocket also the quality of your deal will effect the numbers but they are a great option for what you're looking for 

The taxpayer and EAT may enter into agreements or arrangements relating to the purchase or sale of the property, including puts and calls at fixed or formula prices, effective for a period not in excess of 185 days from the date the property is acquired by the EAT.g.

I am also looking for how to tackle a cost effective exterior painting.Even I can help the contractor to do the work if that helps, I just don't want to go through the learning curve of the remaining repairs.Thanks I'm advance.

I believe Houston does not have a short term rental ordinance in effect, but double check. 

I made my simple but effective cards using Avery.com.

Kastle’s Remote Video Guarding generates early alerts to suspicious activity notifying operators when people loiter near the bicycle storage areas.Live monitoring is effective in this instance to gauge context such as someone spending too much time in the area or returning several times, which could be an early indication of threat.PETSFrequently, resident pet owners are contractually obligated to clean up Fido’s waste—not doing so is not only a discourtesy, a maintenance headache, and a potential health hazard, but it’s also a lease violation.

It ended up having the reverse effect I expected.

You may also be underestimating the effects of inflation.

Storage areas can include built-in cabinets, closets, attic space, and even outdoor sheds, etc.Laundry: Including a laundry area and machines is a big bonus for tenants, as they compare that with apartment living where they would have to use common laundry machines that require payment.HVAC: Make sure to include an effective dual heating & air-conditioning system to service the ADU, so your tenant is comfortable in the unit.Kitchen island: It may be difficult to squeeze in a kitchen island in a small ADU, but it’s a big bonus if you can make the space.

They do use the swamp coolers in the SW which aren't very effective in the more humid parts of the country.