If you close towards the end of the year you will have to pony up more taxes because most jurisdictions have the tax bills due at the end of the year.

@Zach RumfieldI agree with @Bill B. and @Bruce Woodruff that, financially, this is probably a no brainer and that you should run the numbers to see how it pencils out because, even though your dad already owns the property, there are likely still some upfront costs to consider.1.

There is ZERO chance on a solar purchase they will guarantee your total electric bill.

This led to a nearly $3,000-$4,000 bill for new installations until I clarified the situation and found that the unit already had hookups.

I have more anxiety about surprise bills than anything else regarding the property.

@Kent Ford Before investing in any area of Texas I would analyze the last 3-4 years of property tax bills.

Here's why:-Management: One property tax bill, one mortgage, one insurance bill, etc.

The other way to lower PITIA is to get a lower insurance quote but this is marginal since most insurance carriers are all priced to market efficiently (insurance accuraries have low margin of error or variability).Stated the problem and the solution to your FHA inquiries, any thoughts questions comments, lets goooo....

A realtor who used to have a PM company called "JBS Realty" until this month.He used to manage 8 of my properties and is currently refusing to pay out multiple 5-figures worth of rents/property reserves/security deposits/unpaid utility bills owed. 

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