I would throw carpet in the bedrooms to keep cost low if its a flip.  

And then throw in the HOA for the building/community.  

I just don't see any reasons throwing money into the policy where chunk of it goes to pay high commissions, those funds should be directed into a real investment instead.I would suggest you connect with @Dave Van Horn, he is an expert in notes and has great reputation.  

I would think most people would throw up their hands an get rid of the car when they hear smog problem.

I have no idea what the previous tenants did to mess this up (microwave was brand new when they moved in) but I ended up having to throw away the appliance and replace it (took it out of the security deposit and didn't hear any complaints, so chances are they knew the "present" they left behind....)

@Dan Smith The fact that the current owner is refusing to evict seems odd, but it could be something as simple as he gave them his word that he wouldn't throw them out.

I cant imagine why anyone would target that audience with new construction.  

I'll throw in Rentec Direct to the mix of popular options too as they provide the same services as other popular options, but they somehow do it a lot less expensive.  

RE cycles are like sex, it always feels the best right before it ends :)Who knows for sure, really, though ... my comment was more that it'd be a good idea in my opinion and worth it to rent for a bit so you can spend the time to familiarize yourself and get entrenched in the local market before throwing down $1M and don't feel like you're going to miss out if you delay since the market are hot now, because the market always moves in cycles.

Texas is HOT in several ways, LOLJoin a reserve unit, do not throw away 11 years of service!!!