Lots of pros out there to help-first step is figure out what your exit strategy is and what your current resources and financial realities are!

You need a reality check, stop worrying and imagining problems that do not exist.

Would be very difficult.I think the OP just wants people to say he can keep the money, but in reality I think he should return it as a settlement.  

They look really good on paper, but my experience is that reality doesn’t line up.  

Oftentimes, they get into the unit through spaces between plumbing pipes and flooring/drywall underneath sinks. 

Sink or swim I'm diving in. 

@Whitney Michelle Buckley I am not trying to discourage you, I am trying to educate you to the reality of what you are trying to do.

You can find it by clicking on my profile.SEC 8 MISCONCEPTIONS SEC 8 tenants are all users who are cheating the system.SEC 8 tenants “tear up” properties.The SEC 8 inspections are onerous.SEC 8 doesn’t pay market rents.SEC 8 tenants live for free.SEC 8 REALITIES SEC 8 tenants have to have a job unless they are disabled.No adult on the SEC 8 lease can have a drug or felony conviction.When a SEC 8 tenant gives their landlord notice that they plan to move, SEC 8 sends a form to the current landlord giving them 10 days to respond saying the tenant is or is not in compliance with their lease – IE – owe any money for rent or repairs.

-I highly doubt he is licensed as a contractor(Texas does not require), however if he is an electrician I would pursue a complaint there if he did any electrical work as part of his management and failed to account for the money(Longshot but should put more pressure to make payment)The reality is that getting a judgement in Texas still means you have a very little chance of collecting. 

., also spent $3k to put in a brand new bathroom with dual sinks and new fixtures.