Yeah I want to expand my portfolio to more non-STRs but want to know if I reach the hour requirements in my non-STR portfolio, would being self employed, paying myself a W2 salary (but most of my income is from shareholder distributions be an issue? 

Question 2:  Should I even consider the low 500s score? 

Anyone one else constantly getting "low" confidence when trying to use the rent estimator even though you're searching broadly AND in a populated/busy area? 

If traditional renting isn’t working, you might look into a rent-by-the-room model — it can sometimes double your income compared to renting to one household, especially near employment hubs in Fort Worth.

I would call the mortgage holder and discuss with them, but I suspect they will tell you that you can assume the loanQuestion for OP is do you desire such a low leverage option.  

Most areas are low risk for flood, and the job sector has become more diverse. 

Just keep in mind transaction volume is statistically very low right now 

Additionally, Powell’s comments during his press conference, which can be more important than the rate decision itself, were not as dovish, ie, there was low certainty in his words that there would be future rate cuts.

However, if inflation averages 5% per year during this same period, that $8,533 will only have the purchasing power of $5,239 in today's dollars.If you invest in markets where rents do not outpace inflation, you will eventually face two choices: continually cut your living expenses or return to work.Rents Follow PricesProperty prices are determined by the imbalance between supply and demand.In markets where supply exceeds demand, prices are low, enabling more people to buy rather than rent, limiting rental demand.

Price per unit will be about $50k on the low end upwards of about $125k on the high end for the stuff that cash flows.