What is your "perfect scenario" -- appreciate it! 

What are common practices to remove them?  

Is this common problem in older homes in Texas? 

Another scenario could be that once the investor has the deed and I've been able to do proper due diligence on the property (value, title search, etc), I would consider lending against the property including renovation funding (per my terms).   

Filled with if this then that scenarios and I can have someone who has never wanted to buy a house buy houses after 4 hours of training  absolutely use direct mail however not too soon.  

Make sure to look carefully at the comps sold in the last 300 days to understand the ceiling of what you could get in the best scenario. 

Given that your primary goal appears to be generating cash from flipping, there aren’t many tax advantages available in this scenario.

However, consider:Higher debt and monthly paymentsIncreased personal financial riskPotential need for personal guaranteesAdditional Advice:Conduct thorough due diligence on the property and local marketHave contingency plans for various scenarios (e.g., lower Airbnb income, longer renovation time)Consider professional property management to reduce your workloadEnsure you're compliant with all local laws and regulationsFactor in potential capital gains taxes or other tax implicationsRemember, while the potential returns look attractive, real estate investments always carry risks.

Lastly, it's common for the Buyer's Broker agreement to have a clause that stipulates the client will owe a commission for property which is covered by your Buyer's Broker agreement if you agree to a purchase agreement within 60 or 90 days of the expiration of the agreement.

Interestingly enough, its a lesson quite commonly adopted by real-estate investors themselves.