Most banks don't have problem with this conversion but it is good to check with your lender and also it is up to you to figure out if your home is suitable for renting in terms of return. 

We're going to start qualifying you as a customer within like 2 minutes of the conversation starting, on auto-pilot without even thinking about it.Every MLO has some time threshold, after which we will not spend additional time with a homebuyer without them submitting a credit package and providing authorization to run their credit.

Not saying to do it one way or another, but worth the conversations and research.

The first time my google "Real Estate" number rang I was so nervous, I still get butterflies every time but the conversation is easier now.  

When they overheard me talking to another real estate investor, 3 people all jumped into the conversation eagerly looking for a good rate of return with no involvement.

Hello fellow BP'ers, does anyone here have direct experience in converting a Basement of a 2 flat into a Legal Apartment? In the condo boom I noticed a lot of basements being converted into condo's so I would imagine ...

Here is my $0.02:Use services like Google Alerts to monitor your brand.Respond to online posts quicklyAddress the critique online, but try to continue the conversation offline (assuming it is a negative review)Encourage the good renters to give you a review, reviews can be a big help to not only your image, but to search engine visibility 

Seth is correct and I will add that its illegal anywhere in Texas to try and sell a property that you do not completely own; meaning you have actually paid for and closed on - the deed in in your hand (not talking about having a contract/asigning - thats a whole different conversation)   But if the numbers you have are real, then it might...might be worth it.

After a visit to the property and a conversation to the owner I searched BP for some sample follow up letters to tenants concerning HOA violations.

Jump in on conversations that have to do with your local market. 4.