But if you are dealing in straight option contracts in Texas, keep in mind the options can't exceed 180 days or they become executory in nature and fall under a whole different set of rules. 

It would help if there's a specific feature in the area (wineries, a natural or historical landmark, etc.).

First of all, in a C-Corp, all income is taxed at the same rate regardless of the nature of the income.  

To qualify, you'll need to show adequate, stable income for at least the last two years from your business. 

We've got a good working relationship, and he understands my current scope of what I'm looking for and can perform on quickly.I suppose it'll be a matter of coming up with estimations of expenses and craft an offer based on that, providing adequate justification.

It's our nature to forget about the history.

You should be able to find an interest rate today for <3%.The service that penfed and b of o (I just call them BO, after the body smell) provide is adequate but can be frustrating.  

It's not a lot of fun, but not that difficult if you just provide the paper work, and more importantly.....don't let yourself get frustrated when they keep asking for additional paper work, or the same stuff again, just the nature of the beast.

Due to the nature of my current job I won't be able to manage the property myself.

It is made from natural, renewable, components (linseed oil, cork, gypsum, pine rosin) and contains no vinyl or petroleum products whatsoever.