Happy to flush through a lot of these preliminary considerations if you'd like to chat!

Welcome to the site Account ClosedMy recommendation to you would be to setup a keyword alert for the term "Turnkey" There are many operators here on BP pitching products that would be geared towards someone in your situation and the term "Turnkey" will trigger the majority of those discussions and offerings. 

Define your requirements, taking into consideration the realities of the market (Austin is heavily weighted toward the appreciation play at this time).

When it's coming out of your wallet from a week's pay, you think harder, do more research, and make sure it's the right marketing strategy before you pull the trigger...which is a good thing.So, my advice, if you can refinance the principal balance for a lower rate, and that frees up some money in your monthly budget so you can launch a motivated seller marketing campaign...then THAT is the right route. 

So, lots of considerations here: Is the price accurate given the location, age, condition?

So i'm wondering if i should go the trust - LLC route as I've heard it DOES NOT trigger DOS clause. 

There are two things at play here: (1) the dimensions of the old deck, which cannot be increased without triggering a variance of building code (unless you have a larger lot and 20+ feet of space from the back and 15+ feet on either side - don't quote me on the exact numbers)

Hopefully that won't happen, but it was a consideration when I bought it, so I have planned for a long hold if necessary. 

If staying in the area and taxes aren't a consideration, renting it out may be a good option.  

Thinking of ways to pass this onto the seller I may be able to get them to do a consideration on these facts.