Indeed, the FAIR ordinance is anything but fair to non-corporate landlords, seemingly punished for investing in rental houses to generate income as an alternative to stocks and bonds.A handful of opportunists likely could learn to exploit these new rules, preying on otherwise law-abiding landlords to obtain legalized shake-down payments.

Hello BP,New investors , how are you locating easy hard money lender or Pml ?

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I haven’t ruled out hard money lenders, I just don't know where to find them yet.

Not sure if his new book covers which states have exceptions to the rule but reach out to him. 

Promises are easy to make but hard to keep. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

I'm just not sure how easy you can find one in TX.

Fees should be clearly stated in writing, easy to understand, and justifiable.

Quote from @Richard Ferraro: Quote from @Benjamin Aaker: If you are working with a Realtor (TM), they will have to follow the NAR rule to sign an agency agreement with a buyer before showing houses.