I've been trying to think of ways to somehow attach a liability cost to it if it does get lost but I don't even know if that's possible.Can't wait to personally get out on that lake!!

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)? 

Then for capex, replacing a roof can run you several thousand dollars and wipe out several years of capex.

Is there a waiting period, do we need to move all properties at the same time, are there other things I need to be aware of?

If it’s their primary, and they want to use the 1031 exclusion, they need to wait til December to close.

My main question is should I begin investing as soon as possible, or wait and purchase more than one rental property to begin.

All we are waiting for is a new trigger to set it in motion.

Thousands of dollars. 

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

When we saw it come on the market knew it had tons of potential but had to wait out the seller making some price drops and then we came in with a rather low offer and finally settled at a price we could work with.I think house hacking is a great way to start investing, I've done it twice now.