If borrowing, use a non-recourse loan since personal guarantees aren't allowed.

But now with the joy and headaches of non-metered units, trying to wrangle 3 different set's of persons into playing nice, etc etc.. 

They are usurping your property for the benefit of the public.

People care more about the appearance of kitchen appliances because they are in a public portion of the house as opposed to washer/dryers which visitors rarely see. 4.

Similarly, looking up deeds of trust, licenses, or other public loan documents, as is often recommended here, will only confirm that the company exists - not that you are speaking to a legitimate representative.

I thought in texas its a state that does not publicly show what a proeprty sold for, I would ignore it. 

You said public water was available...would the lots require a septic system to be installed or is public sewer available? 

Or are all these tenants they've been placing non section 8 tenants?

Non pay of prop tax's non pay of insurance  Waste, etc. 

Hard money is a type of business loan for non-owner occupying investors.