Since I was in Texas and I planned on staying there I looked into taking a broker test and I found out that I was qualified and I got a license without taking anything extra.  

I don't mind them staying those extra 7 days but I would really like the extra $200/m I was going to get with no turnover.  

Since I was uin Texas and planned on staying there I found out if I was qualified to get a real estate broker license and I was qualified and got a license without taking anything extra so I got a license.

I would also be extra diligent in screening because you are at risk of taking anyone to fill a vacancy, which is a classic mistake.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Let me ask you this:If you can make an average of 14%-30% ROI on money you invest into real estate, then why would you rush to pay off a 5% note with your extra cash?  

You will pay extra for short term rentals. 

And sometimes as an agent you get burned.

I think REI is a GREAT way to spend that extra time, and definitely a great way to build up wealth for future passive income.  

Extras and improvements may push for a higher rent, but not enough to really justify them. 

I am considering purchasing from auction but don't want to get burned by buying a second lien or purchasing a home with future title issues.