Did lot of research online but seems like all the information I gathered so far leads to a dead end.

I prefer concrete block.We have not had issues with termites, but the moisture here has played a role in higher maintenance costs with wood rotting from a poor stucco repair from the previous owner.

No reason to risk a fall-out of contract due to a dead critter, in my line of work. 

Someone with a high risk tolerance is playing a different game than someone with a low risk tolerance.

It is not magic something more is at play. 

I work as a Realtor and Investor, but I also have a band that plays several gigs a month, with 2 albums out, website, merch and everything. 

The good lease came into play due to a clause stating that upon signing I didn't have to give notice that an eviction was starting and could start the process immediately after the violation occurred.

If you’ve never raised money you should probably be playing in another sandbox first and work your way up, but the worst thing you can do is say that you have all these investors when you really don’t.

At this moment, I'm saving some capital for my next purchase, and I have also been playing with the idea of selling my current McAllen rental in order invest the equity in a 4plex on multiple properties.What's your opinion of the current housing market in the McAllen/Mission/Edinburg area?

Smith has been dead since the 80's and taxes stopped being paid in 2011.