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Ultimately, if the seller decides he doesn't want to sign sale documents, you won't likely convince him to do so regardless of the consequences...and I doubt any court in Texas would ever find in your favor regardless of the purchase contract.

Don't confuse that with a lack of confidence, though.I figured this would be a good place to not know what I'm doing, so you guys (and gals) can potentially help me, at the very least, have an understanding of this thing we call Real Estate.My ultimate goal?

This tells me what the requirements are and how it's perceived but not how to ultimately show the funds went to education expenses to avoid the penalty.

Always too expensive and the work would ultimately be done by a one man show or similar.

Have them at signing so they understand all the expectations and that they are ultimately responsible.We've been burned once - http://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/4445/blog_posts...But we are in a situation right now where the dad is paying for all of his daughters financial shortfalls.

These links might help:BRRRR: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/brrrr-buyrehabrentrefinancerepeatprimer/Due Diligence: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/due-diligence-ultimate-guide/Property Management: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/05/25/5-dominate-property-management/

My ultimate objective is to produce an additional stream of income, but to also have a place for occasional personal use.