I really cannot speak to other investors' reasons for contracting homes and backing out, but I would think it has more to do with the condition of the home rather than the laws.If you're looking to buy and hold, you need to know that there are some areas of the south side that won't expect to appreciate but WILL cash flow a good bit, and there are other areas that are currently growing tremendously but won't necessarily cash flow as much.Are you looking to buy in this area?

Growing up in Dallas, my construction, and a Broker license for about 30 years have allowed me to learn very much. 

It's no longer sustainable or a good use of my time while trying to grow other aspects of our business.Thoughts or experiences welcome!

I house hacked for my first deal and it’s a great way to get started and grow your portfolio.

I'm looking to grow my network on the ground over there.

I would look into setting up a trust so the legacy goes beyond your mom and you, check options to convert the 401K into another instrument if that is still possible, look at something other than a mortgage and let me maybe show you a strategy called 3CX that would allow you to develop a constantly growing portfolio using a combination of reinvestment of cashflow and using line of credit financingI'll send you a connection request so we can setup a phone call if you are interested.

You may need to take some singles and doubles along the way.With this strategy we are trying to grow our portfolio at a quicker rate than the standard Buy and Hold method.

He is dependabke, wether it is a light bulb change,  bathroom renovation or developing a new efficient way an aspect of the management side of the business can grow.

I'm looking forward to growing for years to come.

Here a good article https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2016/06/27/creative-financing-create-wealth-grow-portfolio/or..