With the cost of living 9.8% lower than the national average.

One of the main drivers of this dilemma is the low 1bd/1ba garage conversion and $30k seems like a large cost for one element of a 350 sq ft conversion. 

This is supported by search trends by terms like "affordable apartments Fayetteville NC" and "houses for rent under $500 in Fayetteville NC" suggesting a high demand for cost-effective living arrangements.

Talk to your realtor and ask about renos factoring in time and cost.

The only cost the deal needs to absorb that's relevant is the interest, and even that is really just the delta between the actual interest paid and the tax savings on that interest on your federal return. 

Hi,As a cabinet distributor, I have never found that replacing doors are cost effective.

This may inherently allow an allowable offset of PAL, when ordinarily the cost seg depreciation would be subject to some possible suspensions.

That negotiation with cost participation, or their funding of the project should begin with them.    

Bought for $60k all in including the Reno Costs.

Collin County seems to be over price, the same than Denton County, though you could find some deals there is always a challenge to find the right one.One thing to take in mind is the maintenance cost, Fort Worth has older houses that will cause issues on the maintenance, if you are looking low maintenance you will need to look a few and identify how you fell comfortable.