Use your judgement, but don't over-analyze either.

I have included photos for you to make your own judgement.

Even if you go to small claims court and get a judgement with Texas, the chance of collecting is slim at best

Again, don't take our non-attorney words for it, but if your lease doesn't call it an efficiency, then I don't see how that's an issue.Your friend has very poor judgement in who they refer to you.

@Todd Dexheimer - I defer to your judgement on this one.

The temptation for this is quite high and if you're not real careful and objective, almost anyone can boil themselves in water slowly over time with these sorts of poor judgement errors.Do your research and attend networking events and talk to and MEET PEOPLE in the area.Regardless of the state of the investing market, this really is a great place to live.

You can file the failure to deposit rent and final judgement for the next step.

Its a lot of work..but don't know if you can file remotely...but you will have to physically appear in court (maybe).The goal is to get money..if you get a judgment,,record it in the county..they will eventually want to buy a car...and won't get credit or sell their home, but won't be able to sell their house if there is an outstanding judgement....Dont give up.   

Judgement comes easliy to us.

I listened to a course by Mike Allen on buying discounted judgement liens options for $1and then cashing them in when property is sold.