We're on hard-packed clay, so amending the soil has been quite the process.

I see several options: refinance with private/portfolio lenders without the clause, or call my lender and ask nicely (ha ha) to amend the contract, or pressure my lender into putting it in writing because I’ll take my business elsewhere (essentially threatening refinance with another institution and strike the clause during negotiations). 2.Referring to question 1, the reason for moving the assets is to establish an LLC with something of substance, so that it can be leveraged in future deals.

Our realtor said they are sending over an amendment which includes moving the closing date to the end of this month (It was originally 30 days out from the date the offer was written, June 8th).  

If one chooses the LLC first, then that person may have to file an additional form (8832) to be classified as a Corporation first and they may have to amend their operating agreement. 

They also recently amended the rules and are no longer taking applications for 'Type 2' STRs, which are the non-owner occupied type.Here's a link: https://www.austintexas.gov/str for more info.

I have rented a condo for 2 years, but am ending my lease at the end of this month.

This simple amendment to State HOA law will automatically cut down on law suits, save home owners and developers significantly in legal costs, and empower home owners over the use of their funds.

When my mom past we eventually amended the trust beneficiary to just us at 50-50!

Why don't you amend your plans to have a small very small office as some type of business you create and then build your home should not be too hard 

Keep in mind that only your primary residence qualifies for homestead exemption and investment property does not so it does nothing for investor.Also, Prop 1 amends Texas Constitutions to outlaw real estate transfer tax but it doesn't save investor any tax since Texas currently doesn't have any real estate transfer tax.