Actually BK ch 7 from the date of discharged (correct date to use) is 4 years and 2 years with FHA and VA financing.There are extenuating circumstances that can make it lower but documenting and qualifying for an EC is very difficult, but possible (loss of a limb, death, or something serious and non reocurring in nature, etc reasons)

My Boss (DAD) has done major jobs before which have turned out well, but not where I'm at right now.Flat Tar and Gravel Roofs:  Hard to find roofers who still do it and difficult to sell these properties.Recent Death in the Property:  This was a minor issue we suspect in a job that just got in escrow after a bit of a wait.  

Personally I would go to the family and show them market rent prices and make them realize they either have to let you raise the rent to 1/2 or more or they need to look wet the price to compensate for the lost rent.Figure she is going to live there another 5 years before death or being moved into a nursing home and try to estimate the cost of the lost rent and take it off the purchase price.

Also brand new toll rd just put in and things ate booming between hulen and bryant Irving

I know its going to be a lot of work to start out, but am I going to be spinning my wheels in and working myself to death in the end?

Not lay down while they deliver death by a thousand cuts.

Because they don’t want unlicensed contractors renovating and causing a bunch of death traps, sold to the general public.....hence the reason for licensing and permits in the first place.

Same thing for weekends, which can take a toll on your social life.

IE mainly all SFR or small commercial buildings.GOOD insurance will be what U need.Although the slumlord  stuff were you have deaths because of maintenance defects  those are real and can turn criminal.

Then in your trust you designate who is to receive your interest in the event of your death.