On a broader scale, if anything is in my name then if you p*ss off the government or anything like that they can take seize any and all your property in your name. 

If you are a new investor, print this and read it once a day.

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

I know they have regulations but it seems from the government website you can operate in commercial zones (C-2 C-3 C-4 C-5 UGCCC, IX, RF, RV, CX, SH).

I have mixed feelings about this as I am of the opinion the government is generally not the best at administering things in the free market, however I have seen first hand some slum lording of STR's and unsafe practices.I think for now if you are in those TX markets you will have to play ball but I think they will keep pushing new rules on you until people push back.

I can't find any information on the local government website.

Hi Robin,On Many contracts the print is so crowded and sometimes in such a tiny font that it Is not easily read. 

Why do you think purchase contracts are so long and have such small print?

I immediately printed out your template message and taped to the wall next to my desk.

With my self-directed account, I am partnering with the government because they will decide how much tax I pay and when I can take it out.