Further look into it I found out that Lis Pendens was issues last month.  

Drove by property last night and estimate repairs at $15000.

Also looking at Wilmington NC on a tip from a friend if New Haven is too pricey (Last BP Podcast with Steve Garner from Wilmington was super helpful and full of good tips)    Haven't found/reached out to local REIA yet, but aim to this fall.  

However, the people moving to the community without ties are teachers (we had a bunch retire these last few years), an attorney, medical professional, mechanic, manager of assisted living facility, restaurant owner, carpenter, etc. on top of those other professions. 

But to answer your last question, when you close on the property, the title company handles all of the documents and recordings needed for the sale.

We have one rental house purchased last year that cash flows zero because it is on a 15 year loan.

I had the chance to meet with @Doug Watts last week and catch up on what we have both been working on along with discussing growth in the Buda area.  

Tenant cloud is free and Rentec costs $15 to $30 per month, but I got burned last time because the software I used was free and there was a huge problem that caused the tenant to triple pay rent and has been a huge headache.

And until you're very well established, you'll rarely be the only one they talk to, so you'll usually be bidding competitively, and there's always someone who's willing to overpay.The last thing DFW needs is another clueless wholesaler pitching deals that have overstated ARV and underestimated renovation costs.

Hi John, a few things have happened since this last post..