Beyond this specific transaction, I'd also love to connect with experts and advisors who are willing to share their advice and guidance with a relative newb, who's beyond excited about active real-estate investment!  

property is a duplex with a attic studio. now the attic studio has a separate entrance but no fire escape so that is a liability. however I will be house hacking and living in the attic and can't sue myself lol.The units seem extremely well kept from a first perspective a very well taken care of property it has off street parking and 3 parking slabs in the back. each unit is 2 bedroom 1 bath. avarage rent in the area I've seen 725 and 950 I've looked on centimeter and 800 850 is about avarage.

Active duty in San Diego here.

@Pundari Pothini, I know that you said passive opportunities do not suit your style (I'm assuming you mean syndications), but have you explored the option of joining a syndicator with a more active role?

When we originally purchased the property it is was not in the best of shape, but we cleaned house and we are actively renovating and beautifying the property.3.

@Jessica Wood you can always ask the city to shut off the water at the street.

And, some areas of Pflugerville have a lot of competition, so make sure you compare your asking rent price to similar homes that have already rented...not only to homes that are actively competing with yours. 

I noticed a house (right across the street from me) is no longer occupied (rented) and it is not being cared for (tall grass).

The drawings shall include a schematic site plan showing property lines, building footprint, encroachments in the right of way, and utility lines in the street as per City provided maps.

Just got voted one of the best main streets in America.