Combine that with the lack of state income tax, incredible job growth - both organic and resulting from major companies flocking to Texas, and the excellent schools available in the major markets, you will be hard pressed to find a more desirable target market.  

I press with legal until the borrowers pay me; hand me the keys or file BK.  

From a legal perspective, you basically posted a giant target on your back...However, if the workmanship looks good, you could press hard for price concessions and then go through the legalization process. 

I believe He speaks to us and I felt like He told me that I should go for it in REI after really pressing in and searching Him out.  

We pressed the issue with the ISP who ended up paying for all repairs needed to re-seal the buildings envelope and replace the damaged siding.

For an experienced flipper with a full construction company, I would be hard pressed to do that on that budget.

And yes, after you show this investor a solid return on $2 million of their money, you will be hard pressed by them to scale quickly.  

Stop the presses ...  

Through his agent they were able to have the buyer press the lender to perform in a timely manner, as up until then the lender was dragging the process out and adding on items (the 2 appraisals) only at the last minute.Regardless, they were able to finally close.

I've been hearing doom-and-gloom from the business press for 3+ years.No one can time the market and anyone who suggests they can, is full of it.