...I would like a nice map of DFW showing zip codes.

It would have been nice to meet you.

To me this seems like a nice, tangible benefit one should consider when they're trying to figure out what is best.

I would only exercise the option if local development continues and I can flip the property for a nice profit.

I agree with @Brant Richardson , for that price you can easily pick up two nice SFH that will rent for $800+ in nicer areas.I know several Brokers & Property Managers that will sell turn-key props that are occupied, have had recent rehabs and cash flowing nicely.Let me know if I can help.

Theodore Rivera welcome, nice to have another fellow Houstonian among the ranks.

I had people ask me to write a policy then, nope, sorry, all I can do today is make an appointment, but we can do it in two days.....The company had a contest (they always have contests) and while I won many of them, this time I led the southeast region of the entire country for new applications, second I think nationally, (won a nice vacation, BTW).

Just more of a reassurance.You can make the asking price super high that way if they still want to continue with the purchase you will make a hefty profit upfront or option it so you get a higher rent income and if they don't end up buying while rent to own, they keep the property nice so no need to worry there.Just a quick thought.

You don't need to borrow money or even own the home to make a nice profit.

Help them with getting a HELOC and fixing up their house (if that's truly necessary) and selling at a nice profit.