In smaller/tourist locations the best places fill up fast and knowing you need a reservation is huge.

I'm located in Dallas, TX, and looking to network with other like-minded individuals.

Depends on the lender.If it has yet to go to foreclosure and you are trying to buy it prior or at sale - the answer is a hard no. 

I think he is a great guy and isn't his first rodeo with investor funds.We can do some legal checks if you want that type of search, lawsuits, prior names, etc.

. # of times you talk with your CPA/tax planning (generally tax planning is going to cost more)It depends on the CPA, location, etc.

The landlord or his agent shall notify the tenant within 30 days after the beginning of the lease term of the name and address of the bank or institution where his deposit is currently located or the name of the insurance company providing the bond

Definitely make those assessments during inspection or prior to making an offer if you can to save yourself the time. 

You forgot to put your location in your profile.

The “Big deals” are…You have to buy something you don’t already own, not pay off debt, renovate a home you own, or build on land you already own.You have to spend all the “cash” you receive.You have spend more than your net selling price.You can never receive or have control of the cash, you need a QI PRIOR to selling. 

This time it's void of location premium not proximity, and that should absolutely be a deciding factor.