Denton County offers opportunities in suburban and college town markets, while Grayson County provides affordable entry points with cash-flow potential.

Went and viewed about 10 properties, made an offer on one without a buyer's agent, so that the selling agent would double end the deal and they accepted a below ask offer at a time when prices were climbing.How did you finance this deal?

Sellers had multiple "accepted" offers and all were placed in interpleader accounts. 

Samford's business school also offers a concentration in real estate investment and management.

Suspect it was in competition for largest budget surplus in the country.

Suggesting to them buying their house for a wholesale range offer or lower dependent on the extent of the rehab, then having a contract in place that gives them a percentage of the profit to help get them back on their feet, paying off debts etc.

In the program, it appears that you offer a Pre-Loan Application-- perhaps this is how the program is legal?

Nice…You can’t offer less for a property full of fire rubble (lead and asbestos?)

Why would they offer you 5% for 20 years?

I've found that CPAs that focus on a niche area such as real estate rather than offering general services to everyone are typically much more knowledgeable about real estate tax incentives.