I've seen subs (not in privity) claim that performing minor work, say punch out items requested by a new purchaser such as yourself, extends out the time limit. 

They were understanding when I said no, and the items like the tub mat I did take care of didn't cost too much so overall it was ok and I survived.Every now and again when you get a difficult guest, grin and bear it, and know they'll be gone soon.

I'm a bit more of a fan of San Antonio and think you may be able to capture some value in Austin as the residential growth expands there, tech starts fleeing back to Cali and can get in before a second wave of interest.With that said, I have a lot of properties in Houston.

Before considering buying the unit you likely want an inspection of A/C units, roof, parking lot and everything else and try to negotiate a price reduction or credit from seller at closing to repair or replace the items.

@Ryan Daniel McCabe you have some of the big items.

It included items such as fund raising and various options and associated limitations of the options.  

You don't want your guest putting utilities in their own names because this is one of the items that is part of the litmus test in certain jurisdictions for establishing residency and therefore conveying long term tenant rights.

I have lived here all my life so I know the area inside and out, trying to figure out the best opportunities to capture for this.

If they don’t spread this messaging they won’t have a captured audience of  paying students.Now what happens when you use credit card debt to buy real estate and you can’t sell the home or you can’t refinance or you can refinance but you can’t pull out the credit card debt?

and yes I have done the majority of the work myself and supervised the items I'm not as comfortable with.