I just closed on a new construction home through Rent To Retirement, and wanted to share my experience.

You can not do a pet deposit unless your security deposit is less then 1 months rent.

Hey guys,I live in Atlanta, but have my first subject to deal lined up in Peoria, IL.

However, I had to subordinate the sellers note to 2nd position (hint: set up that language in advance to streamline the process, if that's the direction you're going to go).Since the ARV was high enough, and the potential income would support the mortgage and expenses, it all worked out. 

Dallas has to be meetup central.Two I like are NTAREI that normally meets on Thursdays maybe 1-2 times a month. 

Find a lender that will tell you what you need to hear and NOT what you want to hear.

reach out to me if you'd like details. 

I just need to figure out how to purchase it.

I'd love to hear more to about how we may be able to work together and help our clients maximize their investments.  

If they gift it to you it's tax-free (as long as they're under the lifetime gift limit around 14 million) they may have to file a gift return though, but there won't be tax due.