Interesting read...... 1st: Read the first paragraph and I believe the intent of this legislation is to prevent those who are "scamming" sellers by promising them help and never intended to do anything.

First, this thread is NOT about the current legislation to create a national healthcare program.

Take your emergency phone numbers with you, and have your friend call you with questions when he is uncertain what to do.Here's the professional help part: find another local landlord who wants to swap managing with you for vacation times.

In the 1960s, having helped to achieve passage of state and federal fair housing legislation, the FHCSP began monitoring real estate agencies' performance under the new laws.

The offer has to be attractive in no uncertain terms.Malhar Bhagat Thank you too.

You should explain that you are doing everything you can to ensure your collective future, to survive in these uncertain times.

Thanks all.To be completely honest - I am uncertain which investing route I will peruse.

HB 2503, passed in the 2011 Legislative Session, removes this requirement effective 09/01/2011. * Some banks will not do business with an unregistered foreign entity, despite that BOC § 9.251 states that maintaining a bank account in this state is not, in and of itself, transacting business in Texas."

Giving this uncertain economy, which strategy are you using and how did you decide which would be best for your and your group (if any).

My understanding is that because of the GFC some local governments have initiated legislation to force HOA's to allow rentals not allowed under bylaws for short periods under specific hardships.