If you're not yet aware of this niche strategy whereby you can leverage your real estate assets (single family, multifamily, hotels, etc.) to generate significant long term cashflow, this is the podcast to watch. 

There has definitely been a price increase in Houston housing over the last couple years.

I'm looking for a minimum 620 credit score and no late payments in the last 12 months.

My plan there is to focus on long term rentals.

You can use personal accounts for both rent and deposits, as long as they are kept separate from your parents' other finances.

Thank youStaton As long as it was advertised and available to rent you can deduct it.The only exception is if you had personal use above 14 days in that year.

I think splitting the profits is fine as long as your partner has worked out how much the labor will cost.

We are moving to another home that we have renovated, and will be renting out our primary residence on a long-term lease.

One bed+bath upstairs, two beds + one bath in a finished basement.Fast forward 5 years (after the long term tenant of 4 years left) and I get a report that the basement has been ruined from water intrusion, requiring the entire basement to be gutted and re-finished.

Over the last decade, that gamble paid off and significantly helped grow my net worth and investable cash.