Quote from @Cameron Masters: In my experience, cities are going to be much harder than working in unincorporated cities within the state that only follow county regulations.

You certainly don't want to be on the other end of that lawsuit.

Give them notice that their lease will end and you expect them out by a specific date/time.

@Kurtis CarriereBuilding your own home is an incredible achievement, and your hands-on experience will be a huge asset as you transition to real estate in Texas, especially in the DFW area.

This is a great way to build experience and get some quality rental properties under you while keeping your liquidity up to go find additional properties.

Typically, in my experience, lending requires 20-25% when you will not be living in the property. 

Looking forward to connecting with the BP community and learning from your experiences!

I have built in the past and I do not understand how anyone can build a house for 250k that will last.As an agent I focus on high end relocation clients and many are positively surprised by the build quality compared to the south.

By house hacking It lets you get in the game with minimal money down (3-5%), while also covering your mortgage and gaining real-world landlord experience.

I believe this is what they call a pier and beam foundation which I have no experience with so I have no idea what it would cost to fix.