Texas law actively encourages parties to settle disagreements without resorting to the legal system, and numerous contracts and agreements have clauses requiring ADR in the event of a disagreement.

I recommend you join a local networking group and build relationships.

I would recommend you find an attorney that truly understands the tax sale process and laws surrounding them and can do quiet title work if/when needed. 

Where you rent out other rooms, or find a home that you might have a mother-in-law unit that you can rent out and have more privacy.

Do you have a policy with a local agent or do you use Proper or Foremost? 

@Ronald Rohde is local and might be a great resource for you. 

Have you been going to local meetups in your area to meet other people flipping locally?

What does the law say about emotional support animals?

I would go to meetup.com to find local investor meetups in the DMV.

:)Wish I could go to BPCON but will look out for local meetups in the NY Tri-State area.