I wouldn't eliminate Friendswood for the simple fact that it IS the most expensive markets.

Seems the best skilled are the worst business operators and time managers. 

But this is a large bank that operates under all of the large bank regulations. 

It seems they check for visual, electrical, moisture, mold and gas.If it really is that simple than soft inspections can be done much cheaper and faster and more often by a trusted but non - certified joint venture partner.While I'm in the area I can do a demographic, a title, and a infrastructure forecast search.

This should be simple to look up with the county they will list all applicable taxes and all applicable exemptions along with their amounts. 

It seems like a simple thing, but reaching out in BiggerPockets about getting started as a real estate investor is a great first step.

Look  If they don’t pay your going to have to kick em out plain and simple !

You’ll also need an operating agreement to go with said llc and that costs several grand for an attorney to do.

This may be a simple question but curious in today’s climate of rising interest rates (mid-2018) , does it make sense for long term buy and hold investors to pay for points to buy down the interest rate or keep the cash on hand instead for additional properties.  

According to my contractor, the fix to prevent further damage seem to be simple, seal the gap between the trim and window, clean the gutter, and replace the drywall on those areas if needed.