With a pop up, the tenants will always find a way to drop toothbrushes, toothpaste caps, and hair.

Here is my scenario that I have been pulling my hair out trying to sort.

From reading and talking to other people, I figured wholesaling would be the quickest way to transition from my barbering career to a full time investor (and maybe still cut my friends hairs as a hobby lol).

The enforcement people for the city of Houston get a wild hair about bandit signs every few weeks and step up removal efforts.

Expect a lot of grey hair within a very short time:)

Probably wouldn't fool a professional thief but might draw up the hairs of certain tenants and others. 

Laser is now cheap enough for home use.  

To get more success if you are looking for this type of product you want to use the phrase "Line of Credit"...I know it sounds like we are splitting hairs but this is absolutely imperative to find this product in Texas. 

I have several family members who under report their income - hair stylist, cab driver, etc. so that is not uncommon when your income is a cash transaction.Thinking out loud: you could offer that rent be paid bi-weekly?

You do not have to pull out your hair, stomp your feet, or scream, simply discuss things with your contractor and if they feel they can guarantee their work they should have no problem assuring you that if you have quality problems with their work that they are willing to stand behind it and will take care of anything for you should the need arise.