Quote from @Zach Howard: Quote from @Jonathan Greene: If you are looking at properties in the US only on Zillow, and not seeing them in person (I know you are in Hong Kong), this is just an effort in futility because you can't underwrite single-family or small multifamily deals only online.

Careful going outside state lines -- contract for deed is not allowed in Texas.The loan documents always have right to foreclose and recover property. 

Any recommendations on lawyers to talk to that can assist in advising on an LLC fund (if needed) and how? 

However, this is a conservative regional bank, that is on the NASDAQ, so maybe that’s the issue?

Grandpa and Grandma take five acres on the back forty and punch in a well and sewer (when it was cheap to do so), run some water and sewer lines with the old backhoe. 

I also can see on apps early on if have a dangerous breed and can put those apps in back of the pile rather then it being a surprise later on. 

Putting in place policies and systems to handle that will be key otherwise you'll always be working or at least be on-call.  

The tenant pays a monthly premium and keeps an active bank account and credit card on file.

I’ve been down that road of carrying a line of credit on a property before, and the stress can realy pile on when you’re staring at that monthly interest.

While I believe that breed-specific legislation is wrong, I also believe that, if you own a controversial breed, then you need to be an extra-responsible owner.