Have you physically visited the unit?

Am I only taxed on income physically received or am I liable for a $150k short term capital gain if I sell these lots within 1 year?

There's no law of physics or finance that says housing has to be affordable.

I could make an argument that if you give exceptions that IS discriminatory because you aren't giving exceptions to others.The disability one is interesting if it is physical and obvious and they are not working.

I've been reading and listening to BP and I'm itching to physically get out there.

Smart locks are becoming more common in rentals, especially short-term and multifamily units.Pros:No need to rekey between tenantsCan grant/revoke access remotely (great for maintenance or showings)Access logs for added securityTenants like the convenienceCons:Dependence on batteries or Wi-Fi—can fail if not maintainedSome tenants may be uncomfortable with perceived privacy concernsHigher upfront cost and potential for tech support issuesIf the system fails, physical access could be a problemFor long-term rentals, a keypad lock with manual override might be a better balance—still allows for code changes without rekeying, but avoids some of the tech pitfalls of smart locks tied to Wi-Fi or apps.Whatever you choose, just make sure there's a backup access method and clear communication with tenants about how it's managed.

We are located in TexasWe rented out our property through Zillow and tenants chose to sign the lease a month ago for the start date of July 1, 2025 and by choice without physically touring the property/town. 

A sub 3% rate on a 30 year fixed mortgage is a beautiful thing as much as lenders will try to convince you to refinance you should keep it as long as you can since its so low (often times that rate is below the rate at which money is losing value or inflation so you're gaining value/net value by just keeping that mortgage, you could even call that liability an asset since its value is increasing in that way of thinking).There are HELOC's and lines of credit out there that go up to 90-95% of the value of your home atleast while you're physically occupying the unit.

Let's just say that the cameras would suddenly stop working with zero physical evidence to point the blame

I sold all of my notes to fund physical RE but will eventually get back to paper.If youre ever down here in San Diego, id love to treat you to lunch or dinner.