It sort of is, but a lot of work doesn't come directly from title companies.

It's sort of passive investing vs active investing. 

Well, as my late father would had said, if I had female body parts, I'd be a female.

Most that you find on Zillow under $40k have some sort of issues that would come up on the MLS but not on Zillow- Build prices are now $250k- Lots are appraising for anywhere from $350-$410k (I'm pleased to report two of mine were ones that came in at $410k)- Lots listed are now in a full-price, multiple offer situation- The quality of the custom builders RTR works with far exceeds that of the "expedited" spec builds you'll see from the national builders in the area. 

@Don Konipol I'm not sure what sort of questions you've been getting, but why recommend this book?

The other strategy I've considered, but have no idea if it's feasible, is getting some sort of hard money loan for a live in flip just to get the place and then refinancing it with an owner occupant loan once it's fixed up and I move in.

In fact, many of theme just sort of fell backwards into it. 

I'm from Conroe, help people of all sorts in the area analyze properties.

Also, will she be able to qualify for a mortgage, if not, putting all of her money towards a house is not anything I would do.What sort of pension will she have?

You have carpet and allow pets or infants, it's gonna happen.It's come to the point when the ONLY reason to have any sort of carpet in rentals these days is to play games like this.They're going to try to strongarm you.