If there's any sign of life, then underwrite the property.Good luck!

You might find a better investment outside the MLS or from a seller who doesn't know yet that they want to sell (direct mail, bandit signs, cold calls, etc).

They did mention getting a co-sign from their father.

All signs continue pointing toward an incredibly strong summer season for Austin area real estate.

They are signing a 12 year NNN lease with 8% rent escalations at year 7. 

She wants to sign the home over to me but I am not sure how the second mortgage process works. 

I have decided to sign with a smaller broker per recommendation of a realtor I know.

If you're on top of your properties, it isn't such a big deal, but the mom and pop landlords who just put signs out front and hoped for phone calls found it near impossible to rent their properties.I'm still buying aggressively, so don't be discouraged. 

(bb) Exterior signs and any tenant directories.

Once you sign an agreement of sale, you will need to get an appraisal and inspection on the property.