.$0 for default judgment ($135 for court date if they contest).$125 for sherrif to deliver the writ of restitution and notice to vacate.$40 for sherrif to show up for physical eviction.So, the basic cost could be as low as $295 and up to $430 if they contest.  

That's my end date to make this deal happen.

I was able to get it for $35k below original asking price, with $7k down, I take over paying all bills while we are closing and closing date is set for August 1, 2015.

Would you suggest we contact a lawyer to handle the closing and aim for a closing date a couple days after the century 21 contract expires?  

Typically you agree in advance to a certain deadline for "the Rezoning Period," so you need to know the rezoning process, what application deadline you can realistically meet, the public meeting dates, etc., before writing the contract.

Also, LLCs are perpetual in nature, unless you put in a end date, the LLC still exists.

If there is only a primary mortgage, you can probably get a pretty good idea based upon the deed transfer date, which is public information in Texas.

Well, if it's "I have a stable job of 7 years, only 2 people living in apartment, great landlord work & personal references, have better than all your requirements, savings, a package right here with all my paystubs, prior tax returns, references, and bank statement, and I'm ready to secure the deposit now and move in on the move-in date..

It can sometimes take months to get updated online.To find the most up to date owner, physically going to the assessors office is about the only way [that I know of].

Rent is due on the due date, period.