I’m a real estate investor and the owner of a fairly large property management firm here in Texas.

I appreciate the reminder as well that if the gain is fairly low then it may make more sense to just pay the capital gains taxes now versus 1031 exchange. 

There's very little at that price point, not in downtown, not requiring a bunch of rehab, and within 25 miles, except for this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1731-Hale-...?

Most likely all new mechanicals, windows, a fair amount of framing, insulation, etc., etc.

DEMANDAmerica is decreasing it's previously Laissez-faire approach to immigration.  

Give it a read, and you'll have a fair understanding of the process. 

The best part is the free CD is nothing more than a bunch of vague suggestions about how you can make all this money in real estate and vague bragging sessions about how he has been around so long and wants to give you all his knowledge before he croaks (paraphrased) Someday I will be completely immune to the crooks attempts at separating me from my hard earned money.

.• That the grantor/mortgagor was insolvent at the time of the execution of the deed.An estoppel affidavit (executed and acknowledged by the grantor/mortgagor, attesting to the fairness of the transaction, the consideration exchanged, the value of the property, and other factors showing an intention to make a genuine transfer) or a recital (inserted directly in the deed) are supporting documents used to forestall challenges to these transactions.State law and local title standards must be consulted in regard to the consideration and treatment of deeds in lieu of foreclosure.What a GREAT post!   

Section 8 vouchers pay up to fair market rent.

Not trying to scare you, but a lot of lawsuits happen because the landlord doesn't follow fair housing laws, or simply neglects repairs etc.