@Chris Ayers I don't know your state's fair housing laws, but here in MA, receiving any form of public assistance is a protected class.That means it's an area where you have to tread VERY carefully. 

Also you need to understand state laws as in some states you have to foreclose vs. forfeiture and need to make sure you understand timing and cost

The bank basically told me it's against the law and to get on the mortgage with her and accept a higher interest % or sell her stocks/bonds to prove she has liquidity because she doesn't personally have the funds for the Down Payment.The situation really blindsided us because we're ready to rock n roll and now we hit a brick wall.

The thing is, WI law says a landlord must provide 60 days notice if a 12 month is going to be renewed or not - the lease says nothing about this either way.

Law school drop out, 4 year entrepreneur since undergrad and heading into the RE game from the investor side.

Law school drop out, 4 year entrepreneur since undergrad and heading into the RE game from the investor side.

I dont know the laws for sure but I wonder if non working AC makes a place uninhabitable?

Credit, background check, interview and do as much screening as possible within the law / reason.

Ask about the local laws for leashes, waste, and vet clinics in the area.

I don't know TX law but I believe the domestic abuse law is federal.