Mortgage guidelines like seasoning periods and how much cash you can take out are not typically governed by state laws, although Texas has some rules on cash out refinances. 

You are responsible for knowing and understanding the regulations that govern your business.

So far all my properties I found have been thru MLS, but you’ll be amaze once you start growing and you earn credibility deals start coming to you..

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Taxes, IRS, other factors may still hold, and truth is, I don't trust the government office to provide full color on title.  

It's been awhile since I signed up with AirBNB, but I believe they make you submit government ID and a selfie (that you take that moment) so they can match it up.  

I've got the PM in place when I go to buy whatever is next.I'm glad the results of your contact with your local government was positive.  

Continue to work hard in school to earn your degree and to build your reputation and credibility. 

One thing to keep in mind is that FHA/HUD loans are run by the government, and thus you're dealing with government employees.

For "Conforming, Conventional" loans (loans governed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) each bank uses the same set of rules.