When to use land contract vs subject to

[Steven Pearce]

can anyone tell me why I would use a land contract for houses I will wholesale/flip to someone else, versus using subject to for houses I will hold myself? is it because it is more enticing to the seller for land contract but if i buy it for myself i would want it subject to have more control? so confusing! Thanks!

[Jerel Ehlert]

In Texas, it is highly advised to NEVER use "land contract" (aka, contract for deed) or lease/option.  These are executory contracts and highly regulated under Chapter 5 of the Texas Property Code.  If there is a consumer on the receiving end, the consensus against using executory contracts goes double.
Use a lawyer familiar to draft sub-2 papers and title company that knows the difference.