She entertained this for a couple of minutes, until I asked if I could make a cash offer on the house...."

Reference the Bexar county property, I suspect that it will have to go through the auction process before the Tax office would entertain a discount in the taxes owed.

It is informative and entertaining (how was that @Brandon Turner - please send the promo fee to...).Good luck.Tyler

Hi Steve, reading your post was quite entertaining because I was looking at using the exact same strategy for the same area.

They may still use those pools to reverse-syndicate apartment deals, but you used to have to push 50 or so investors to them before they'd entertain raising capital for you.  

In our state (NC) the “standard” Offer To Purchase and Contract form (NC Bar 2-T) supports seller financing via line 1(d) entitled BY SELLER FINANCING and the accompanying Loan Assumption Addendum Note though that virtually no NC brokers will entertain a lease with option to purchase deal because the old “standard” form for this kind of transaction is no longer available from the NC Bar, NC REC, or NCAR.

In a few very rare circumstances for me, and all have been from sellers that own their home free and clear, have I discussed owner financing. 1 out of 5 of those would actually entertain it.

Everything you need, restaurants, entertainments, shopping, etc. will be accessible within a short walk from your front door. 

You have to take care of your basic needs: food, clothing, shelter before you can entertain the idea of educating yourself in investments.

That new couple without kids might prefer a luxurious and romantic space, as well as a larger kitchen or dining room where they can entertain.