Instead, they predict a different trajectory.

Property evaluation should weigh aspects like locale, community perks, rental needs, property state, and chances for renovations.When you're investing in a different state, it's important to do your homework and look into the market and locations you're targeting.

I manage MTRs in 4 different markets and my VA is doing almost all of the day to day management 

Also there is a huge difference in Net worth in real estate assets and other assets.

Unless your lease says something different, in Texas we can normally give 3 day notice.#2. 

Selling @ $500k
Lender providing $490k
Can the remaining $10k be carried by seller?
If so, should it be a separate contract? Should it be outside of current escrow? Should the $10k loan be a lien on the house?

A basement to live in it, needs a different type of egress and windows to be able to be slept in.

If you get 3 estimates for work you will get 3 different prices . 

They were Lant positioned to add the particular value we sought, so we decided against them, but each owner's situation is different.

Thinking about doing something and discovering if the opportunity exists are two different things.