It cost me money, but at least I save the hassle of going to collect rent physically.

To describe them any other way, would be a disservice to a potential buyer.I absolutely agree with you about the physical property and the rehab.  500k would be an understatement for these properties in the right neighborhoods.  

I have eight years of experience in the medical industry working as a physical therapist and I have taken a huge leap into an industry that I am not very knowledgeable about, however I love to be faced with new challenges and I'm willing to take it on head first!!!

@Jeremy Lamb My first choice would be to incorporate the space into an existing apartment - especially if it allowed for the realisation of a second bedroom.

despite a huge gap in experience, age, and/or physical ability.

Did a little research on this, as far as Texas law goes for repairs.Basically, it says the landlord shall make diligent effort to repair it remedy if the tenant notified the landlord through the normal channels, tenant is paid up with rent, AND the condition materially affects physical health or safety.

I was in your mindset at your age, and I also got my degree from UC Santa Barbara in Physics.

Typically on must take posession in no more than 60 days (physical posession not just in paper form).

We are incorporated & managed by a person who has managed the property since day one in 1978.

Why in the world do you have to be physically present at the property to have the utilities turned on?