We are hiring out some things (HVAC, roof) but others (tiling, demolition,sheet rock) my husband and his dad plan on doing together. 

It's our nature to forget about the history.

here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessYou rock!

It's not a lot of fun, but not that difficult if you just provide the paper work, and more importantly.....don't let yourself get frustrated when they keep asking for additional paper work, or the same stuff again, just the nature of the beast.

Due to the nature of my current job I won't be able to manage the property myself.

It is made from natural, renewable, components (linseed oil, cork, gypsum, pine rosin) and contains no vinyl or petroleum products whatsoever. 

And for many who have cash they get hooked to the passive nature of the business and to the returns that over time will usually out perform rental properties.Once folks have been through the rental cycle and realize how tough it is to be a landlord they start looking at lending its a natural progression.. of course many have a combination of both.. but I have seen it happen with great frequencies over the years.. my clients selling off rentals to put into notes.

Due to the nature of our politic system and politicians’ preference for short-term small benefits over than long-term large impacts, it is unlikely that any politicians will risk taking on the landowning lobby, even if the new system is clear more fair and equitable.Citations:George, Henry (1879).

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Also the areas bordering Austin (Round Rock, Pflugerville, Cedar Park) are experiencing growth that isn't as aggressive as Austin.