Chances are, you will never get out of it what you have put into it (gas, maintenance, taxes, etc.)

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Theresa makes a a valid point about who is responsible if there was a deficit, and I agree with Erica that this would need to in writing somewhere.

OMG THANK YOU THIS IS HELPFUL ALSO, the top left hand corner of that agreement says “valid until” - does this mean anything done after that date was done without consent?

Good luck however you are 100% incorrect,  You're opinion is just as valid as mine. 

There is an 18billion dollar gas plant that is being built in Brownsville on the Port and is expected to bring in 5k new jobs. https://gcaptain.com/nextdecade-finalizes-18-billion-investm...I'm also told that Rio grande valley is booming in growth around areas like Mcallen and brownsville. 

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At least half are not actually here to learn, they are here to get just any random person to validate their idea of success in the short-term.

But you definitely need to do your own research, times change and some of the things he suggested that were valid 4 years ago may no longer be valid today.Spend some quality time on your research first, I would recommend to give yourself a month to spend 4 to 8 hours a day just gathering as much information you can, networking, making connections before you are ready to go.

For me, the OP brought up some very valid points.