Advice for my first eviction

[Drew McLoughlin]

Open to any tips for going through an eviction in Texas! Just closed on a quadplex in Texas last month (woohoo) and am about to start the process of evicting one of the tenants I inherited for non-payment of rent (not woohoo). It's my second rental property and have not dealt with this issue before. Been too generous already - posting this on the 15th, rent was due on the 1st. Tried to work with them as I have a lot of (expensive) projects going on and would prefer to not have to deal with a vacancy. Delivered a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit 3 days ago. Have been careful not to accept any partial rent payment. Any feedback is helpful! Thanks.

[Ray Hage]

Well if you really want to do it right, you should speak to a local PM or lawyer who has done it before. You do need to follow the process perfectly and specific to your city and county. Usually, you should be able to find the steps on a local gov website. I have only done one eviction with a tenant that I inherited and he basically stalled out till the sheriff came to remove him so just be prepared for that if it goes down all the way to end. 

Another option is cash for keys but I have never done this but others on this forum have and can probably advise further.