Check w/ the City / County to see what the permitting process is, and what if anything you would have to do regarding plumbing / electrical.

I’d recommend focusing on affordable areas closer to the city for house hacking to keep things manageable.

I’ve even seen a friend in Austin organize a simple field trip to another city..from what I’ve heard that kind of trip can spark interest in fresh markets.

If I were in your shoes, I would set up keyword alerts for the Texas cities you're interested in as well as any other keywords that are relevant to your plans.

For your question, as far as I understand, the city of Binghamton doesn't allow STRs, but a lot of people do them anyway.

., just call the county/city and get the skinny.

It all stems from an angry neighbor filing a complaint to city and calling the home a boarding house.  

While Vegas might feel like a good choice because it’s closer, let me make the case for Panama City Beach or Destin—they’re the kind of spots that could turn your first investment into a major win.Here’s the thing: PCB and Destin aren’t just beach towns—they’re vacation magnets.

In cities with static or declining populations, the existing housing supply typically meets housing demand.

And frankly wholesaling while alive and well in Oregon  compared to other states where you have a lot of inner city low value assets that primarily trade through wholesalers..