So while I can suggest this idea on an individual level, what are some ways on a state wide scale to address the problem? 

If you'd like the download shoot me a message with your email address and I'll send it with the instructions.

You have to dig through TCAD records and city zoning maps, which is a pain.So I made a free tool that does it for you: https://austinadu.comJust type in an address and it pulls up the lot size, zoning, permit history, and tells you if you can add units.

I’ve successfully built a stack that automates the intake and skip-tracing process for approximately $0.15–$0.30 per lead (API costs only).The Strategic Flow:Data Integrity: Using Google Address Autocomplete to ensure zero-error data entry from the start.Instant Valuation: Pulling real-time market data to provide the seller with a custom offer range immediately.Automated Skip Tracing: The system automatically pulls legal owner names, mobile numbers, and emails the second the form is submitted.Remote Management: I manage the entire logic (margins, repair costs, SMS triggers) through a Slack/Telegram integration so I don't need a heavy CRM.I’m currently running this through a Google Sheets backend to keep the tech stack lightweight.I’m curious to hear from the veterans here—at what volume does it make sense to move away from 'all-in-one' platforms and into custom API-driven automation?

It cuts out the undeliverables upfront so my response rate looks higher (because I'm only mailing real houses).Happy to let you run a batch of 500 addresses through it for free if you want to see if it saves you some postage money.

Bedding can be addressed much easier than mattress infestation.Bed bug sucks.  

Changing the legal rights generally doesn't disqualify for 1031 purposes.When you separated those units into individual addresses your accountant would have reclassified the basis into each one as appropriate. 

I check every address at msc.fema.gov before I even drive by the property.

Best way to dive in is to grab an address you are interested in and send it over.

Groundwater monitoring ongoing, contamination addressed.