Sounds like you might be better off to cut your ties to this one sooner than later. 

I'm already pushed to the edge at 850k.

The trucks broke all of the drainage pipes under the drive way, they are still able to allow water to flow but the edges of the pipes are sharp so if tire hit it the wrong way then it may put a hole in tire of a vehicle.

Thank you Rachel Every time I've mentioned seller financing she cuts me off and says she's too old for that .lol

(d) Any one entitled and desiring to redeem shall be granted a credit as against the amount of money required to be paid for redemption as follows:(1) For all timber cut or sold on the land by the purchaser or his or her transferees, during the statutory period of redemption.(2) For any oil and gas, minerals (including coal bed gas), sand, and gravel, taken from the land or sold, and for advanced royalties or bonuses received by the purchaser or his or her transferees, during the statutory period of redemption.(3) To the extent the value of the property is diminished when any structures or buildings are changed, removed, demolished, or destroyed by the purchaser or his or her transferees during the statutory period of redemption.

I've got some cash saved up but no where near enough to cut it. 

Cool seal does not save the overhang/drip edge and you will eventually get water down the walls.

I'd look around the edges of DFW.....draw a big circle around the DFW area and then invest just on the outside of it.I think Waco is pretty tough right now. 

Obviously HOA fees are usually pretty outrageous when compared to properties where there is no HOA or it's a typical SFR neighborhood with typical HOA dues for things like cutting the grass in common areas, or servicing the neighborhood pool. 

This will give you an edge over other new entrants because you'll start to learn things just through having convos with folks