Not sure gravel would cut it here but a 20k driveway eats away a lot on an offer.

In the end I can only guess and a bit gamble on expenses that eat the rents away AND then buy accordingly.

Yes you don't eat a mortgage, but you will have costs such as keeping the heat on in the dead of winter to prevent pipes from freezing, insurance, etc. you want to be conservative with the numbers to give you worst case scenario. how are you looking with capital expenditures?

We have an idea of how much we’re willing to eat in taxes but need better figures to make an informed decision.

The rest were ladies eating a bottle of pills in all those cases they failed to tell hubby that they lost there homes..

I'd be happy to point you to some good places to eat, shop, etc in the area.Are you thinking of Lease Optioning your TX home?

We already have high taxes and property value, so the HOA can eat away the cash flow.

He's playing the emotional card like "I'm 100% commissioned, my family has to eat, are the better terms worth a few bucks a month to you?"

Monthly carrying costs are $160 for property manager, taxes, and insurance.Should I just relax and take my time or take a mortgage out on the property to go eat another?  

We were able to eat and sleep at the lodge.