You're pretty much limited to what's on the exchange.

I want to have one lined up early enough in the process, but not so early that I get texts / emails every week to check out homes when I'm not ready just yet. 6) What kind of programs or options for assistance as a first time homebuyer in TX are available and should I be starting them now (well in advance of any time limit deadlines that could crop up if I wait)? 

Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code including, but not limited to, the light, ventilation, room area, ceiling height and room width requirements of this chapter; the plumbing facilities and water-heating facilities requirements of Chapter 5; the heating facilities and electrical receptacle requirements of Chapter 6; and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7.702.4 Emergency escape openings.

Fortunately, but for the "my mom" case, I have head all off.I must give them too much credit in assuming that if you have an animal, your selection will be limited, just like a smoker.

We live in an area with limited inventory right now.

@Alex Alleva - the limits on that deduction are for homeowners, not investors.

Outside the commercial core, there is a limit on the number of permits (1400) and they are all taken, with a waiting list. 

I am writing up my lease and I am wondering if anyone has experiences with setting a limit on the amount of vehicles allowed on the property.

If so, the title company didn't have the Power to get the mtg released, the lender would have had to agree to it, and execute the release, which likely would have required the seller to partially pay down the loan.Did you get Title Insurance when you bought this parcel? 

That doesn’t mean it’s easy to start as a realtor but the market is completely healthy and the sky is the limit I know a guy who started two years ago is on pace to make over 300,000 this year so yeah the markets good but it’s still hard to become a realtor.