In Texas you have to get funds to the seller to receive an inspection.

Sellers were not selling and numbers were not correct.

Seller finance 400kIs low you need 500k plus cost to close. 500k 20% I buy a 2.5M property...Capital need it is to high, your cash on cash return is looking to low. 

you can start looking for creative financing deals - i highly recommend seller finance, where the property you're purchasing has no mortgages on it - now, or wait. 

I don't demand anybody change.

Time Commitment: Conducting a DIY study does not demand an extensive understanding of tax code or methodology; basic property information suffices.

RULE: "The seller must have owned the home and used it as their principal residence for two out of the last five years (up to the date of closing).

Check all the CapEx components to the property and have a good contractor with you if possible.3) Schedule a cadence for communication and updates on the house, even if progress was minimal during any given week.4) Demand quality and coach your contractor.

I admit, my REI journey has not been given the attention it needs due to my demanding FT jobs. 

Demand that she vacate within X days.