All major metro areas of Texas are popping, red hot, some hotter than others but Texas is hot (in more than the marketing area too!)

They use the MLS system and set up the criteria you want (area and price) and the system automatically emails you when something new (or price changes) pops up on the market.

Since I saw our company pop up in my alerts I thought I'd chime in ;) We are Spartan Invest, a full service TK company, so we purchase the properties, execute the full rehab, market and manage them.

Well I read your post and the first thought that popped into my mind is search online locally and then just a regular search for: " buy econo economy size kitchen appliances ".

Can help you in long  run re resale and any possible liability issues that might could pop up! 

I like the whole mom and pop trying to make a living vibe we bring.  

Most of the mom and pop owners are terrible business people and terrible record keepers.  

Regardless if this deal goes through or not, it is important to have a contract ready for the many more deals that might pop up in the future. 2) I would send a letter of intent, out of courtesy, expressing my interests in a professional manner.

Not sure if anyone else is familiar with a few FinTech companies popping up where they give homeowners cash for a % of ownership and a stake in the future appreciation of the home under an option contract.Few articles: http://therealdeal.com/2016/09/23/tech-investors-o... https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/financia...Curious what you guys think about it.

Where I am, there are also lots of 'trailer BBQ' pop-ups that rent that type of gas-station or hotel corner lots (http://www.drivethrucoffeekiosk.com/).