What would prevent them from getting you on the hook, and then having a phantom offer arrive in order to drive your current offer up?  

You don't have to answer if you don't want to.I do hope the sheriff arrives soon to give this tenant the boot.  

My goal is to get a property producing cash flow before kid number 2 arrives. 

We will find out when the next peak arrive.

Going to meetups are going to be my priority upon arrival.

I've never participated in one but I do get petitioned for it semi-regularly. 

I will mention that about the income from the rentals of the units can’t be capped into the price because it’s not real income to arrive at a true valuation.

Amy Hu id be happy to meet with you when you arrive.

I remember when all the little growers (who were the ones always going to jail) thought heaven had arrived on earth when it was legalized.

The title company will not issue you title insurance until the transaction complies with the law as they will be on the hook to make title right if they improperly close on your sale.In your situation depending on Texas probate law, the Widow may have to petition the local probate court to be appointed as her husband's legal representative to complete your transaction.