Fees seem high but could potentially be worth it.

@Olivia Blake how much money will you potentially lose by strong-arming a tenant and then having them break the lease early - or even just not renew?

It also makes things cleaner with other potential heirs. 

My advice would be to specifically retain a potential eviction attorney from the start, in order to be prepared for how this *may* go. 

Investing in  2-4 unit properties within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex would be ideal but I am also interested in other potential deals, that fall within the 2-4 unit range. 

What do contractors typically charge to come out to a potential property and walk through and fill out a SOW with pricing?    

Digging down is a project I am just finishing up.... it is exhausting but potentially worth it.

OP I think you’re in a great geographic spot and potential REI strategy potential.1.  

If your business is worth significantly more than what you owe on it, you may be able to borrow against that equity to fund your first deal—rather than walking away from a potentially appreciating asset.Some investors take this route, keeping ownership of their business while using its value to qualify for financing or attract a capital partner.

In fact, some of the best opportunities in real estate come from properties that others overlook—distressed homes with potential that just need the right investor to bring them back to life.If you’ve been in the game long enough, you know that distressed properties can offer huge upside, but they also come with their own set of challenges.