There's a lot of value (even if a higher interest rate) to us finding a simple deal like this...We have great credit and solid income - I would think, for the right rate, there would be lenders out there jumping at the chance for these guaranteed returns - we'd even consider putting up the equity of the Texas home (and obviously the land itself) to secure some portion/all of the loan?

Hey Shane, great to hear that you are making the jump into the RE world.

Depending on how savvy you are with excel, it can be a great option.

You can find good (great) deals on MLS, Loopnet, CREXI, etc.

I have a great person that does countertops, DM me. 

ADU4U - great company to help facilitate what needs to be done to get an ADU completed.

I know of a realtor or two who will informally watch over a client's house and at least one house-cleaner who would clean between stays, but that's about all I have.  

I would jump on her website, and listen to her podcasts/webinars.

Okay then you're in a really great place, if you had 250k of consumer debt that would change the focus a little!

With the property being vacant almost the entirety of spring and summer 2025 due to my internship, I thought it would be a great opportunity to get experience with Airbnb.