It’s a much richer look that definitely improves curb appeal and value.

DBA is really just a title, it doesn't offer the same legal protections that an LLC or S Corp does so it is really only necessary if you are trying to appeal to customers.

I know I'll be doing some renovation work to make it more appealing since I want to turn it into a short term rental that I'll actually own. 

While that may sound appealing remember that means I MUST do real estate deals just to pay my bills.

Yes, when they offer to make improvements it indicates they're trying to appeal to your emotions and that they may be submitting a lot of maintenance requests once they move in.It's also a red flag when they offer to pay several months or the entire year up front.

Now title company says they want to wait 90 days for any appeals.. that comes and goes.. and finally we close without a deed ever being signed by the seller.then we have to go into eviction mode.. so these cases if they are not cooperative can take a lot of time effort and money.. 

Fair warning, 5th Ward is by NO MEANS Sugar Land (I actually grew up not far from there in Richmond) but the proximity to downtown appeals to a different age demographic.

They have a 25 year, 10 fixed  loan structure and appealing rates.  

I was hoping to find a reasonable young adult for the master suit with no kitchen, I could possibly add a small kitchenette with very basic set up I suppose to make it more appealing.

-Facilitated incredible owner carry contract terms-Managed due diligence-Public outreach to gain enough support and avoid appeals-Got preliminary approval from the county What was the outcome?