Besides, paying on your own gives you options.

Now if you waste your time calling banks and finding deals that others do not see, there is potential but typically those banks want top dollar and more than an investor will pay.The equivalent is wholesaling homes on the MLS that you have not gone and seen.

I am considering two options for purchasing a A+++ SFR cash, Option 1 to place in a self directed IRA and let the IRA own the property and Option 2 is to buy in cash upfront and pay the taxes owed.I am 62 years old and have another five to seven years prior to retirement and so I am trying to set up my portfolio for income generation by that time.

Only option is to pursue them in court, which may cost more than you recover.3) Cleaning-If there was $10k in damages, who did the repairs?

I am interested in learning about my rights and options as a landlord to terminate my tenant's lease in preparation for putting my property up for sale.

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

What should we look for instead, if this is not that great of an option?

I probably have less answers for you, and more questions...We don't really know your experience level, so my first question is, do you realize you typically have to have about 20-25% "skin" in the game for this purchase?  

Where there is a potential for irreparable harm, such as when a non-compete agreement has been broken or trade secrets have been misappropriated, Texas courts are typically ready to issue injunctive relief.

Have some options for you..