Just curious what people have ran across to build these days?

I've had people put down $30,000 or even up to $50,000 as an option fee.

I've partnered with several contractors over the years (before I got my own license) and it is very normal for the contractor to be paid for materials and labor, even if they are doing the build "at cost"It's complicated and as other have stated, you've gotten yourself in too big of a mess to be sorted out by some people on an internet forum. 

But what it comes down to is creating relationships and conversing with new people.

If each property costs $200,000 and your only acquisition cost is a 25% down payment, you will need $850,000 (17 × $200,000 × 25%) in savings, an almost impossible amount for most people.

At this point its extremely likely the individual will default and the foreclosure process will happen and it gives a person who can access the documents a heads up that this is coming putting you in front of the people in C above.Where do you get these documents from?

Go to meetings to network, meet people, find deals.

I think people can definitely get rich quick.

Don't let them choose for you.Just inspect what you expect....Also I would talk to housing office in Memphis to get a feel of how many people are on the Section 8 waitlist, what kind of rents they pay, what zip codes are they targeting, see if they have any stats about how long tenants stay and average rent.While a lot of people try to look at google street view to get an idea of the neighborhood, there is no substitute for visiting in person.

Would love to connect with anyone that has a lot of experience with how to navigate these foundation issues and how you succesfully invest in DFW real estate depsite this issue Some people are not phased by the foundation issues, others are.