Don't give up if the going gets tough, there might be set backs along the journey but keep pressing on.  

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I think you would be hard pressed to find a home in a market that avg values run $400,000, that would meet your "criteria".

If he moves out willingly this weekend, I am only lost AUG/SEP rent, should I press on with courts?

While there are some deals to be had, I think you are going to be very hard pressed to find the deal that you speak of in the Collin County/North Dallas area especially under $200K.  

Of course I checked and vetted them all and ensured they are all familiar with investors or invest themselves.After pitches it really is up to you if you want to sit back and “collect checks” or if you want to message your PM and press them to do specific things you want.I will say do not rush to buy before you leave.

I am re-building my websites right now to incorporate a word press so I can blog to generate more traffic.

You may lose your earnest money, but, that would be a small price to pay compared to entering a black hole.As @Zach Quick mentioned your contractor can video tape the walk through or provide a live feed with Skype or FaceTime.I would just trust my team and press forward.Good luck.

Unless charger are being pressed, you just set yourself up to be their referee. 

Keep on pressing the legislators to kill this effort.