A good Loan Officer or Broker with experience on multiple property scenarios will be able to get this all handled for you.

I consider that my premium in building a relationship with the local loan officer for a more favorable deal in the future, because I know I will be doing A LOT of deals.

There are categories in RE Investing: Industrial, Office, Retail, MultiFamily, SFR, Hospitality.

Every informative post by an escrow officer or Realtor or LO or accountant on this discussion form is in part being helpful, and in part lead gen.

Hell, most of the 'team' I worked with - broker, GC, loan officer, etc. - I have literally never met in person.

The property was being sold through an agent and was purchased by a wholesaler out of probate.When I did my due diligence, the zoning office informed me the property was zoned SFR and had no license to be a duplex.  

Check with local PD office to confirm the details...they will tell you exactly what's law. 

I also had the former known Owner served "Notice" by the County Sheriff's department in which the Owner lives in, I received an Affidavit from that Sheriff's office showing "served & signed for by defendant".

The closest alternative would be to purchase a SFR and find roommates, or get incredibly lucky and find a property with multiple detached units already built on it (which in many cases will not be in compliance with modern zoning regulations).

Best to call during business hours and hope to get someone in the Texas office.