My wife is not always totally crazy about it because she had her own house for close to 25 years but since I’ve been house hacking B&Bs for 24 years it doesn’t bother me at all to occasionally hear a bang on the wall or a cough or the toilet flushing.

But with our "Vietnam-like weather" (hot, wet, humid) it's the perfect storm. 

I suspected it was from a leaking roof, which was subsequently replaced before I brought the property but the wetting and drying over the years created cracks in the drywall and the vibration from the opening and closing of the garage door helped to separate the drywall from the drywall nails. 

At least one county give you until mid afternoon to cough up the dough.

It's more of a face to face type of transaction and I'm guessing it will be easier to get my feet wet doing it that way.

The area I live (Hot Springs Village) is beautiful BUT if you are a golfer, tennis player or any other outdoor activity be prepared to sit inside for most days...too hot, too wet, too cold. 

For the wet areas like bathrooms and laundry, use tile.As for counter tops, it depends on your area and the market.

Like Jess, I would consider small multi-family although I thought I would get my feet wet with a single family first.  

(Cough... cough)... or at least until after I buy 40 or 50 more SFHs

But I'm just starting to get my feet wet so we'll see how it goes.