Are there any clauses that this situation would warrant that would not be in my standard lease that i use on other properties that are separate?  

State laws differ in how the general warranty deed is created, but, usually, there are specific words that make a deed a general warranty deed, most notably, convey and warrant and warrant generally.

Do those sales prices warrant the money spent?

Due to the progression of Bob's inquiries, this has become serious enough topic to warrant a BP post.List of attempted reasons not to invest: Bob already has extended family in Hawaii!

But we can exercise caution when we see cities building too many apartments when the local employment rate does not warrant it.

In the original example, with the home with equity, there does not seem to be any apparent condition which makes taking a short on the debt a solution that warrants consideration.

If the tenant does not vacate, the landlord can fill out an affidavit at the District Clerk’s Office, and a warrant will be issued requiring the tenant to appear in court on criminal charges of Failure to Vacate.

I can say 1st hand that all of the negative feedback is absolutely warranted. 

@Harrison Custer - the growth between Austin and San Antonio definitely warrants some consideration in this move! 

FYI my current situation is:ME - FICO 665 middle score / $45k/yr income / $200/mo DEBTWIFE - FICO 650 score / $0 income / -$625/mo DEBTBROTHER - NO FICO - currently building / $30K income / $0 DEBTavailable max Down Payment $7,000PRO's Willing to purchase duplex / tri / fourplex in : riverside / rialto / pomona / ontario / san bernadino (no orange/red Crime map)price range : $180k - $450KREQUESTS: need atleast one unit to be 3 br *looking for value add* as well, After hearing the hundreds of first step methods, im finding it a bit hard to narrow down my search criteria. 2nd question is: After stating our current situation, what other strategies loan programs or methods to begin our first MFH buy and hold purchase would our financial situation warrant the most profit and least risk in this interest rising CA desert property market?