FHA is a popular, and realistic, way to get into anything with 2 to 4 units because of the 3.5% down.

You are looking in a price range that is very popular so be prepared.The area would depend on how far are you willing to commute?

In trying to get creative in this market, I've been looking for mountainy locations with many nearby wedding venues with the idea to Airbnb a nice home nearby. Then, we'd work with the wedding venues to be an offering...

FHA, despite its popularity is a pretty horrible program...its basically segregated the country and trapped low income households in overpriced mortgages for decades to come...the upfront mortgage insurance alone is criminal.

I have heard it stated on a popular STR YouTube channel that you can use the noise decibel level graphs as evidence in party situations to remove guest without a refund. 

The towns between San Antonio and Austin seem popular, but look expensive and I'm worried that some (e.g.

Contrary to popular belief, this is not set because I believe it will give me a higher return.

It was popular back in the days.

We are seeing a rise in both material and labor costs.

Any income would stay in the account for future repairs or further investments, but she would have access to her half if a need arises.