These are things I would never have imagined being an issue, and I'm sure there are more crazy problems out there.If there is a property at the sheriff's auction that you absolutely must have, you could order a title exam ahead of time. 

Would move straight to Autopay only. 

If that’s your position your going to be paying straight up retail for most anything you find.

I agree about the mini-splits, the ultimate yet priciest solution...Gas forced air furnace with a straight AC system is common all over the USA.

Thank you to beardybrandon for letting me take one straight from your playbook by teaching how you did this on BiggerPockets and for the endless content you, David Greene and @joshdorkin give to the real estate community for people like me to benefit from for FREE.

I was wondering if it’s unethical considering that the buyer could’ve bought it straight from the seller for more money.

Blake Johnson has been on Flip or Flop Fort Worth a time or two and he'll shoot you straight on a property.  

Hey all,I'm just getting started with out-of-state real estate investing and I'm curious about which style of loan to look for.Do I stick to a conventional loan while I'm learning or go straight for the more "investor-friendly" loans such as "Fix to Rent", "Stable Bridge", "Multifamily Value Add". etc.I am focusing on small multifamily properties (2-4 units), but I am also taking a look at some single family properties as well.An additional question would be whether I speak with national lenders like BiggerPockets partner lenders or focus on lenders in the area I'd like to purchase (San Antonio). 

Do you guys think I should go ahead and get into real estate or should I invest my money somewhere else? 

The more you gather from people on this site and that have a lot of experiences in the places you want to go, then you will grow to a bigger and better place.I would suggest, pick that market you want to be in, dive straight into without holding back, and then you will turn around and be glad you did.