Whenever I issue a payoff, I encrypt and password protect the payoff and wiring instructions document, then call the attorney with the password. 

We've got it listed at $259k.Recently received an offer and came to terms with the buyer for a sales price of $255k plus a few improvements (septic system, some additional carpet, etc.).

I somehow got some of the notifications for messages I received but missed the responses on the thread.Glad to hear others are interested!

I'm hoping you receive you money back, but be prepared not to get any of it back.

I have seen people put their own property in an LLC, then rent their property from that LLC, and that would help some but then you would not receive your "Homestead" tax exemption here in Texas.

However, if you were to draft loan documents with a payment plan and interest, this would in fact be considered a loan.

One of the costs we hadn’t considered was the cost for notarizing all the documents- it came in at just over $300, which isn’t a ton- but more than I’d like to spend each time, especially as we scale.

I collect old documents.

I Love talking Real Estate and I Love receiving feedback becoming aware of different people's perspectives. 

Once you are familiar with what banks typically ask for, I'd recommend making a folder of all the needed documents.