Then look for another Duplex/Triplex in those area to put 20% down for another rental property.

@Noelle Geeting I would add to your list to look at Buildium and Rentvine.

This forum looks interesting and helpful with real conversations.

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Or at the very least be comfortable working a job but knowing that I don't have to if I don't want to.Options I’m Considering:1.

Any area of the home exposed to the exterior is at risk for moisture intrusion.

I don't see that you've looked at historical financials.

Can you recommend a hard money lender in mind?

Offer the main house as a STR (we would stay in other parts of the property at times if needed). 

https://www.har.com/content/department/mlsHouston Real Estate Highlights in September, 2024:-Single-family home sales increased 1.7 percent year-over-year;-Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes went from 45 to 51 days;-Total property sales were down 3.3 percent with 8,228 units sold;-Total dollar volume was statistically flat at $3.3 billion;-The single-family median price was up 1.1 percent to $335,000;-The single-family average price edged up by 0.3 percent to $415,435; -Single-family home months of inventory registered a 4.4-months supply, up from 3.4 months last September.