Hello I basically need help to know what fees will apply to build a 2000 sqft SFR on an empty lot in Dallas.

Fear is natural, but you can overcome fear by removing as much risk as possible.

Why not give it a chance and when their lease is up for renewal inform them that you would like them to re-apply with you, do the usual background checks, etc. and make sure they meet your rental criteria.

Indemnification for city/state violations applied to landowner

The nature of our current market is not friendly to those who can't afford to pay cash for an investment property.

Agents suggest that i put the property back into my name before applying.  

But that is the nature of the beast and normally trumps the negatives due to the fact that now you have a large amount of cash to leverage for other properties.

@David Gamble what's the nature of the business?

I appreciate your input.You’re right it did come across a little abrasive and that isn’t my main intention, so I apologize for that.I guess my main point was you acknowledge it’s not an investment (that’s good, we agree there) but then where we disagree is youre trying to apply investment financing (like seller financing with balloon payments) to something you just said isn’t an investment.Obviously you can do this if you want, but I think it’s a bad idea.  

I will follow-up with an accountant to see how these new tax rules apply to REITs.