I would love to speak with people that have experience in the area.If one of your friends would like to talk to me and share some advices it would be great :) 

As for trusting folks, just ask for their experience and evidence of it.

I made the mistake of letting someone get in one of my first units that was a bit off the 3 times, they were great tenants very kind and enjoyed their stay and experience with me, but could not afford it when I increased the rent on them, which is something you will have to do because of rising insurance/tax costs.5.)

I'd expect something in the 70%-75% range, depending on your experience and credit score3b) Also, do you need to borrow $160k?

i've had good experiences with The One Brokerage although they can't do 80% in every situation.happy to keep brainstorming if i am missing something

I have a question for you all that have some experience with tenants on rental assistance programs. 

@Kurtis CarriereBuilding your own home is an incredible achievement, and your hands-on experience will be a huge asset as you transition to real estate in Texas, especially in the DFW area.

E&O insurance isn’t mandated but is a standard practice in the industry to protect against mistakes or oversights.

Issue is, in these "bad" deals the government comes after the lease option seller for predatory lending practices and the eviction / foreclosure process is a nightmare.

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