In regards to point 4), you mention the possibility of a tenant living for free indefinitely inside an unwarranted unit, due to the inability of the landlord to enforce rents, and the inability to perform an eviction.It's my understanding that if the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) discovers the unwarranted unit, it's possible for them to force the landlord by law to legalize the unit.

I had my realtor set up a search for assumable loans, and found a property in Aubrey TX with an assumable VA loan.

I am a new landlord of a condo and am curious about my tax write off's. 

I am a first time investor and am currently under contract for my first property (yay?!).

What are my options? 

I originally lived in it, but just bought my second property and moved out, and had someone move into my room (4 bed, 3 bath, all 4 bedrooms are rented out individually). 

My wife (26) and I (27) are wrapping up renovations on our first investment with plans to sell come spring or refinance to hold it as a rental.

Also, I'm usually trying to eliminate drama on my properties.

In my market there are a lot of homes that are between $30k and $75k that could easily be turned into short-term rental investments. 

My name is Brian.