In many cultures it is not acceptable for unrelated, unmarried adults of the opposite sex to share accommodations.

The universities and the cultural institutions of the east side drive rents far higher than the west side. $1200/mo for a 2 bed apartment in a (very) desirable east side neighborhood is normal and expected--an equivalent (very desirable) Lakewood apartment is nearly half that.

Its a cultural thing with the wife (no debt).

You need a qualified interpreter as much as the tenant does.Since you are dealing with 11 units, I would hire a professional language service that has resources for both interpreters (spoken language) and translators (written language) and perhaps even a cultural consultant.

Saying "I don't want to do it" is like saying "our culture has predetermined norms for what a businessman / professional wears, but it's too much work for me".

:)If you don't the number 8 is like very good luck in that culture and it is very favorable to have that number in things.

My culture has a saying that laughing is the best medicine for your health.

It's a crying shame that they've gotten adopted by this hip hop culture as status symbols, and been the central breed in most dog fighting rings for years.

Spend the next few months immersed in the RE culture, surround myself with investors in the area, and learn as much as possible.(2.)

OMG you will be in culture shock in TX.