While someone buying it with a tenant is typically looking solely at the ROI numbers.Also, find an agent experienced in selling occupied rentals!

Are you looking for "value add" options or turn-key?

With my $1,100 monthly revenue, my 700 FICO, and my (likely) $55,000 in equity - what kind of options would I have to refi.?  

The second son is married but has not lived in the home at any point during the last 20 years so this doesn't seem to present any options for savings.I thank everyone in advance for your thoughts. 

If that’s the case, I’d recommend considering areas outside of Dallas proper where you can still find properties with strong growth potential.Cities like Prosper, Melissa, Princeton, and Anna are excellent options to explore.

The better option would be depending on your priorities.

She had zero other options when she sold besides the deferred sales trust.

Just saying there are people on BP who can vouge for you as Melanie is typically very negative towards anyone in the syndication / raising money space. 

House gets foreclosed on when a borrower is not paying its debt obligations - typically its mortgage.buying foreclosures is not for the faint of heart as you have no idea of the interior of these properties lastly while it can be beneficial also realize if there are a lot in an area those homes are the new comps when trying to sell so it lowers home values in an area 

They will be able to update you on what you need to do to help fire proof your home, and if there are any other options to lower insurance like external fire sprinklers, sealing up, attic vents, defensible space, etc.