Depending on your risk tolerance, explore and consider the following strategies to achieve cash flow: short-term rentals, medium-term renewals, or rent-by-the-room.

I'm not familiar with the San Antonio market, can only speak to the Raleigh/Triangle area market but here's my take: 1) I'm currently invested in Raleigh, Cary, Smithfield, Selma, and Lake Lure NC2) I would consider other cities in NC, but not in TX just due to proximity.  2) SFH vs multi... there are a lot of factors, so depends on how you define "less headache". 

Holly- It would be very hard to find a turnkey property at 50k especially the market we are currently in depending on the state.

Generally parks run between 30-40% expense ratios with a lot depending on how utilities work.

Did you choose to stay with the company? 

The cost depends a lot on how many feet are being replaced. 

Last thought is that the foreclosure might have competition or might be able to work a deal, depending on your local environment.  

It depends on what your family is willing to accept.If it needs to be moved immediately, then probably as a gift. 

@Bruce WoodruffI guess it depends on how you define "real risk." 

This takes a little more work, but it's the fairest and reduces the likelihood of tenants that squander utilities.If you choose #2 or #3, there are considerations:Start with an average.