You speak the language and know the code, sadly you can't capitalize (and I mean that word respectively) until your service is done.Best wishes, 

Specifically, I'm most interested in understanding what earnest money deposits look like for your respective markets (size, refundable/nonrefundable, all up front, one deposit at close and another after diligence). 

With all due respect to the legal community:This is to serve as your 3 day notice to vacate the property at 123 Main StSigned LandlordThis meets the standard for notice in Texas. 

Learn, research, analyze, find a source of money, get a mentor, find an agent or investor that knows the area and will genuinely look out for your interests-respect and reward them well. 

I have experienced nothing but respectfulness and helpfulness from the male investors I have worked with, which is awesome!

The goal is to find situations where both you and the broker can add value to your respective businesses. 

I would need more info regarding the property, but you likely wouldn't need that much saved up for plumbing unless you anticipate complete failure of that system.STRUCTURE - If you think you need to invest that much in foundation and structure, you may want to rethink purchasing this property.I would recommend you speak with some local contractors to dial in your expected costs, and life expectancies of the respective home systems. 

If you plan to live in it for at least 12 months after the work is completed and it is not owned by a corporation, LLC, etc, (Again, not sure how they research this) then you can sign a Homeowner affidavit and work as your own GC and hire out the respective licensed trades to complete the work to be inspected. 

And as a side note to this, i have tried everything I can to remain respectful, but not become "buddy-buddy" with them.

I respect some good work on remodeling kitchens!