Has anyone run into this scenario and are there any solutions: My husband has relocated to New Bedford, MA and I am still at my job in Dallas. 

I'm actually trying to find solutions via alternate methods.

Originally posted by @Doron Rice:This post will give you some solutions:  Solutions to getting gifts for downpaymentsThe bottom line: You haven't talked to enough lenders or thought thru enough scenarios to make the gift work.  

From the investor’s perspective, single family rentals (SFR) have become a popular and lucrative investment strategy.If you are an investor in the market looking to acquire rental properties, Colony American Finance is a leading provider of financing solutions to residential real estate investors.

Houston does not have the high speculation California has or had at one time but it does have amazing steady growth with very solid job markets to support sustained growth. 65% of Houston rents due to the large oil industry which leads to higher then normal rental amounts and nicer homes.I have spoke to several investing groups on the west coast that are specifically targeting Houston as their focus.The cost of living in Texas compared to most states is extremely low and one the few cities that you can purchase an investment home under $150k and it be a new home and have positive cashflow in a very nice area.Out of the 500 homes we manage 50-60% of our clients are from out of state and out of country and we get about 20 new properties per month from investors buying.Again I would say that where ever you go Houston or any city you first want to decide what your end goal is and what that strategy is for that goal.

., you get the picture.The solution we've come up with is instead of selling the entire package, just sell part of it (Equity Transition).  

On rentals, I always try to rule out the simply solutions before I get to the more difficult ones.

Making the tenant accountable can counter this waste.Some of my landlord friends have "Christmas Story" type basement fights with the boilers in winter (or big plumber bills--to pay them to fight)...Of course, your market, energy sources, and your building type may vary, but any solution where you can make each unit responsible for its own heat and hot water (and minimize maintenance) is ideal.

Solution: Get your license. 

Or would I be able to work directly with (or even for) a title company directly and have enough work to make it sustainable?