Living in Dallas, I cannot turn over a rock without finding a HomeVestors guy somewhere underneath it.Really there is nothing you can do as a HomeVestors franchisee that you cannot do independently.

GIS maps are typically off you need to get wetlands flagged by a soil scientist. 

Most of the clothes will have some soiling on them for growth to be viable.  

Expansive clay soils  exteme heat and temp swings and big rains...

Which is why leverage is better than cash returns as returns don't have a compounding effect.YUP Texas is a tough place for long term landlords given prop taxs weather and soil.. you NEED massive appreciation to make that market work. it simply did not appreciate as well as Vegas in almost all areas of Texas over the same time frame. 

The caulk prevents 'other' liquids from getting underneath, and I don't just mean when the floor is mopped; bad aim, overflows, drinking too much the night before, etc.

I have no idea about soil conditions where you are or if the land is virgin or been previously developed.

Women choose what house to buy.Tile's great in kitchens, halls, etc. but if you put it in a bathroom (especially at your $$ price point), you might consider adding radiant heating underneath.

For example, if you have experience and an understanding of soil and engineering, you might focus only on acquiring properties with minor foundation problems. 

I could replace sewer line during my rehab for 1 to 1500 buckarros.. well worth the dollars in my mind and again this goes to the newbie investor not knowing what they don't knowTAke Texas for example I doubt one TK operator talks about Soil expansion and what needs to be done to keep your foundation and house from going cady wampus on you...