I have never purchased a home before but in the town I would potentially move to renting makes little sense do to the cost of housing prices.

You are allowed control over who pays what costs through control panels within the program… so you can control who pays the fee to screen a tenant and how much you charge for that service as well.  

Just make sure that you understand the maintenance (foundation and roofs) and tax/insurance costs that come with owning property in Texas.

I understand the costs involved with companies like RealQuest, titlepro, dealing direct with counties. 

You can utilize low down payment loans by house hacking your next property.3) Partner with people to invest your capital together.4) Invest in lower cost marketsThe tough thing about real estate investing is that it's capital intensive.

additionally did you hit the budget for the rehab on the nail with your estimates?

If no one has already run them buy a lawyer here in Georgia, would anyone be interested in splitting the cost to do so?  

Its a very costly mistake to get wrong! 

Negotiate price, closing costs, and repairs, conduct inspections, and perform a final walkthrough.

I'm a fan of the consistent, not checking which way the wind is blowing, dollar cost average investor that keeps buying every year or two.