My focus is on affordable housing, especially mixed-use projects that serve both residential and community needs.

If you register but do not have a registered agent they can often serve you by publication, or perhaps by serving the Secretary of state or any of several ways that might result in you not knowing that you have been sued. 

Quote from @Anjali L.: I have an inherited tenant that is behind on rent.

I don't know if they still do it but if memory serves a few years ago TD Bank would do a HELOC on a rental in second position but only if it was titled in someone's personal name. 

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Levi Cartwrightgot it - glad to hear you've thought about it. 

Quote from @Nicholas L.: @Brett Riemensniderwe don't know all the details, but as i said that's a very expensive way to buy property - if you can't afford a property without overleveraging then you might just have to save up more. 

The biggest challenge seems to be finding lenders that offer these loan products which is where I’m looking for help from the community with recommended lenders that serve Texas.The Fannie Mae (or Freddie Mac) options are preferred over FHA purely because of the (perhaps perceived) limit on renovation funds that the FHA option provides.

Quote from @Leslie L Meneus: @Jamie Parker CongratsThank you. 

Lei, I'd be happy to serve you any way I can.For Ko'olina, I love the Beach Villas (as well as the entire Ko'olina area) and if you are primarily looking for a very quality property for you and your family to use, I'd recommend it.  

Completely agree with @Arianne L. - not having a strong or deep 'why'.