And, if it comes out that you stood by and let the clock run on mesne profits just to set up the former owner for large damages, a judge will not give them to you.

A cash-out refi could allow you to set aside some funds as a reserve or at least pay down your debts so that your lines of credit (credit cards etc) can act as your emergency reserve when more bad things happen. 

Can Texas ID has employing company’s address?

Set real expectations with your owner. 3.

Anyone know of one?  State Farm just told me I have too many houses and have to move on. 

Quote from @Unal Baris Kancoglu: I contacted as many companies as possible to get a quote to compare prices for new gas furnaces.

One question for the community is: What are the next best steps I should take to further educate myself and get started in this industry to set myself up for future success?

The macroeconomics are on fire here - population growth, job growth, and companies moving and developing here.

-I hate the process of placing tenantsCan someone please set me straight?

The people that run these companies usually come from an "investment banking", real estate, or construction background.