In dealing the new Real Estate Commission Law now in play.....Is anyone else getting Engagement Contracts sent to them stipulating exclusivity and buyer-responsible commission terms?...

Didn't realize it would also play into the investment decision.

We have been playing it safe but really would like to start investing in Rental properties as another source of passive income and to start building for our children.  

Everyone is gambling, and I keep advising my clients to please not compete with that level of moronic. 

New Braunfels doesn't play.

When rental demand dips they suffer with placing tenants or forced to play a game with who can charge the least in the area.  

If you haven't bought or sold any real estate recently, the new rules in play may leave you wondering how this may impact your financial responsibility in the transaction. 

What happens with the economy over the next 6 months plays into our decision as well.

Quote from @Ashley Gamble: We recently bought a property that we have found out within the first few weeks of owning it that is has VERY SERIOUS drainage and humidity issues and lots of previous water damage that the sellers did not disclose.

Back of the napkin analysis (or BP calculator) make a conservative offer and see if the seller is willing to play ball.