You fast forward a few years and loop 288 will complete it's final phases through Denton will push that highway system closer to Krum and bring more direct access to business and residents.

I think Miami Beach and all cities should be very tough on short-term rentals, but allow it to those who manage the property well as a fulltime BnB, not within an apartment or condo complex that's mostly residential, or in an area where having a lot of people coming in and out wouldn't affect the neighbors.

Also, potentially as part of transactions where parties agree to sell businesses or other assets or other properties and the transfer of title is just a part of those larger transactions.

I have around 25k in cash and I have around 680 credit score (currently improving) with a part time job (20 hours/week).

My main lease prohibits washer/dryers in the units unless we give written permission (which would be the addendum).Here's what mine looks like:THIS ADDENDUM IS HEREBY MADE A PART OF THAT CERTAIN LEASE AGREEMENT EXECUTED ON _______________ BETWEEN _______________________ (“Tenant”) AND ______________________ (“Landlord”) Rental Unit Address:This agreement serves as consent from the Landlord to permit Tenant(s) to attach and use a clothes washer and/or dryer within the aforementioned rental unit under the following conditions:Any damage to the Premises caused by water originating from the washer and/or its connecting hoses will repaired by the Landlord at the undersigned Tenant(s) expense.Tenant agrees to regularly maintain and clean lint/debris from the dryer unit itself as well as attached ducting.

Hello,I'm a real estate agent, my client is selling / renting out an apartment that was occupied by a previous tenant and needs major cleaning, wall painting and fix some lights and a crack on the kitchen backsplash.

Both would allow you to access funds without actually cashing out. 

If your partner intends to act as a lender - he will have a guarantee of his investment (secured by the property) but have no tax benefits whatsoever.If he is primarily after the tax benefits, he will have to be a part-owner of the property.

I'm looking to see if there is an opportunity get more experience in the real estate world on a part-time basis.

you might want to figure out what you actually have access to though so you know what you can deliver.