There's no doubt that it takes certain unique skill sets to maintain one's equanamity in this racket.But speaking from experience, I know there are worse ways to earn a nickel, and worse people to deal with than evil tenants, mendacious lawyers, petty civil servants, obstreperous bureaucrats, dishonest vendors, thieving contractors, lying business partners and ......Geez, maybe I better rethink this whole thing.

It is just as fast and saves mistakes by going back home or to your office and taking the time to fill it out and PDF it over.If they are smart they are going to have a lawyer look anything over before they sign.

Well I went over a couple days later knocked on the door no answer, so I left a note on the door explaining who I was and to give me a call.After a week and no response I called my lawyer, he had the seller give me a limited power of attorney to evict the stepson.

Here's a basic rundown of what I expect expenses to be:SETUP:House: $270,000 ($54,000 down payment)Furnishings: $40,000Website: $3,000Incorporation/Lawyer/CPA fees: $1,500Advertising: $1,000Monthly expenses: PMI: $1,400Cleaning service (200/week): $800Premium TV: $125Utilities: $400Internet: $80Maintenance: $200TOTAL monthly expenses: $3,005Income at 100% occupancy: $10,80060%: $6,48040%: $4,300Soooooo…the numbers look good to me, but what do you think I might be missing?

Account ClosedSince I am not a lawyer or CPA in your area, my advice would be to speak with a lawyer and CPA in your area to get the best advice on how to structure your business in Dallas, TX.

@Jorge Ruiz Have a lawyer draft a note and a mortgage deed (or security deed, deed of trust, etc. depending on what state the property is in).  

Hi.. my name is Nick and im looking to get in touch with an immigration lawyer in Dallas, Tx, if anyone knows it would be much appreciated.Thanks Nick

If you decide to walk away your lawyer should be able to make a play for your EMD back.

Title Companies are used in the US instead of Conveyancers/Lawyers.12.

Here's my favorite lawyer joke, which was told to me on my wedding day by a much older attorney.