Success doesn’t come overnight, but if you stay focused and keep pushing forward, the results will blow your mind.Education without execution is just plain entertainment. 

There are a lot of quirks and oddities in Louisiana law where the current tenant can assert that they have an implied agreement that they can pay late, stay X months without a lease, do whatever action, etc, based on what the current landlord/owner has allowed and told them in the past.

I have been told to stay away from lease options in Texas.

I am sorry that the storm that passed through just prior to your stay required emergency roof repairs. 

Start small, be patient, and stay connected with local meetups and online investor communities for support. 

Keeping your cash investment under $10K makes sense—you want to stay liquid for unexpected costs.

It's a big enough company to recognize it's in their best interest to stay on the right side of the law.

STAY AWAY!

It sounds like you’ve navigated some serious challenges while staying committed to your long-term investment goals, which is a testament to your resilience.The current market definitely presents challenges, but it also holds opportunities—especially for investors who take a strategic, long-term approach.

I would also weigh if you plan on staying in the home you are in now for a long time or move in the next 5 years.