I manage 6 long terms units and occasional fix & flips.

Not an extravagant life but able to buy a pizza on Friday night with the family.

I occasionally see some properties on sale that are currently operating as Airbnb.

I've had the bug for a while and have read a few books and tried to pencil out the occasional deal, but I'm looking to get more active now that I've gotten to the "some breathing room" point in my career.Mostly looking to do long term rentals.  

>> Our preferred strategy: Primary the multifamily for a year to satisfy FHA's primary residence requirement, house hack to offset costs, then eventually rent out the entire property and RETURN full-time to our current apartment (Note - We CAN afford to continue paying rent on our apartment in addition to the residual mortgage costs during that year).The Big Question:Is there any possible way for us to somehow keep the apartment while also meeting the FHA’s primary residence requirement with the multifamily property (still allowing us to keep our current rent-controlled apartment for occasional use during that time and be able to return to that apartment after the required one-year period?)

Occasionally, it’s obvious the property is a full reno, but other times, we’re left guessing and trying to reach the agent, who sometimes never gets back to us.

.- Side income: You can earn referral fees or occasional commissions if you're active.But it’s not always necessary:- Disclosure rules: Licensed agents have more legal responsibilities you must disclose you're an agent, even when negotiating your own deals.- Costs/time: Classes, exams, continuing education, brokerage fees — it’s not free or passive.- Not helpful if you're passive: If you're working with agents already and not sourcing your own deals, the license might not bring much ROI.

It's near train tracks- trains do come by occasionally but not everyday.

There are also occasionally normal private sellers who list properties on there as well but that isn't as common.

Some Texas cities have strict requirements or may require a special permit, while others are more lenient, especially for very small-scale care.Action: Contact the Llano County or Kingsland zoning/planning office to confirm if occasional babysitting for up to three children (not simultaneously) is allowed without a special permit, or if you need a home occupation or special use permit.Tip: Home-based care for a very small number of children is often treated differently than larger daycares, but always verify locally.2.