Jared (laughing) ... ummm, are you really on here asking for a "Professional Referral" for a tradesman, after stating that you are probably just going to hire a "handyman" to get it done because it will be cheaper!?!?!?!?

You could also look in the Pensacola, Tallahassee area northwest Florida and I think that you might find the same kind of above average rental ratesI tend to steer clear of Section 8 particularly if I have decent properties as they are the lowest level of renters and don't take care of much. 

While professionals can get costly -- especially starting out -- it only takes one person getting upset to derail everything you worked had to build.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Introduction: Real Estate Investing can be a lucrative venture, but deciding whether to go solo or form a partnership is a crucial decision that requires careful consideration.

I would think a law like that will eventually be struck down, but I would have to look at it carefully to be more certain.

I’ll second this one and you may not always know about them ahead of the purchase but my first bed and breakfast we knew we had one ghost and we just couldn’t sell the house so we knew a lady that communicated with spirits (if you don’t believe in this that’s fine) and had her come over and there were 4 ghosts and she was able to get 3 of them to leave except for the original owner of the house who wanted the new owners to take good care of the property.

Meaning if you have a FT W2 job AND 1099 side work AND real estate, they already know you’re not a full time real estate professional IN THE CASE YOU GET AUDITED. if you don’t, then all is well.Unless your spouse is a FT realtor and actually putting in the time, then I would tread cautiously and speak with your CPA.

Again, it's best to check with the Houston Permitting Center and/or the city's Planning Department to determine the specific regulations that apply to your property.Overall, the process of converting a detached garage into an ADU in Houston, Texas, can be complex and may require the assistance of professionals such as architects, contractors, and attorneys.

Both options necessitate careful legal and financial planning due to their complexities.Renting out the property at a market rate of about $3,500 per month offers a different set of financial benefits.