Have you considered converting one or both of these properties into short-term rentals and seeing how that interacts with your income?

Texas metros once again attracted a disproportionate share of these renters thanks to:Low or no state income taxWarm climate and lifestyle appealHigh-quality rental inventoryNotably, millennial millionaires are far more likely to rent than their Gen X counterparts, signaling a generational shift in how wealth interacts with housing decisions.7.

Last Friday a webinar was held that featured Brian Nelson here is a summary prepared by one who was able to attend:Summary of Cornerstone Webinar with Brian Nelson on May 2, 2025Webinar Panel Participants:John Harvey, Cornerstone PresidentTrawn Gall, Cornerstone Vice PresidentPeter Roberts, CornerstoneDavid Kangas, CornerstoneBrian Nelson, Versity InvestmentsComments by David Kangas and John Harvey:Recording the webinar was done for compliance and will not be released.There will be follow on webinars for each property.Cornerstone brokered these deals because the properties are best in class in great locations.Cornerstone has been active and interactive for the past year to year and a half.

Nothing ends up being reinvestedWhen you have multiple properties spread out each one with different web sites for HOA payments, Cali rental taxes, off paper expenses and deductions, receipts you have to scan, different HOA websites etc.

W-2 and portfolio income interact differently, so don’t assume losses will automatically offset capital gains.

RentRedi looks more like your run of the real estate management database that's been given an Apache/server front end to the web. 

You do have some interaction via FB yet you can save yourself a ton of money teaching yourself on here, BP.

Quote from @Marc Winter: After just finishing my home inspection recertification, I plugged your question into the system, heres what it said:Most likely cause: Differential movement + thermal expansionThis type of crack is commonly caused by one or more of:Thermal expansion/contraction of a long brick wall (brick expands more than people realize)Lack of control joints in the masonryMinor differential settlement between structural elements (floor line, lintel, or bond beam)Possible interaction with a floor diaphragm or window header lineHow I’d classify itCategory: Non-structural / serviceability crackSeverity: Low to moderateRisk: Usually cosmetic unless it continues to growWhat would confirm thisCrack aligns near a floor levelNo stepped “stair-step” patternNo widening at one endInterior walls at same level may show hairline cracksThe stepped / jagged, diagonal through mortar jointsWhat it looks likeStair-step pattern following mortar jointsChanges direction vertically and horizontallyLocalized area rather than full-lengthSome patched/effloresced areas nearby⚠️ Most likely cause: Foundation movement (settlement or heave)This pattern is classic for:Differential foundation settlementSoil shrink/swell (expansive clay, poor drainage)Localized footing movement (corner or bearing point)The stair-step pattern forms because masonry is weakest at mortar joints, so stress releases there.How I’d classify itCategory: Structural movement crackSeverity: Moderate (possibly increasing)Risk: Needs monitoring; may require repair beyond cosmeticWhat would raise concernCrack width > ~⅛ inchNoticeable brick displacement (one side proud)Interior drywall cracks aligning with this locationDoors/windows near this area sticking🧠 Why these two cracks have different causes (important)Even though they’re on the same wall:1. global wall movement (temperature / restraint)2.  

As such, you post your accusations across the web and then disable and moderate comments so you can avoid having to deal with the rational folks who immediately recognize you for what you are.

I only used their web based dialer once and did not really like it, but I should give it some more time and a couple of more tries.