I wanted to be close to our first couple of investments, just so I feel comfortable with the whole process before attempting to do it from out of state.

With Houston being such a large market it's important to know where investors are most comfortable buying so I have a good shot at flipping my way out of the deals.Do you know of a good Closing Agent / Title Company to work with in Houston?

Find an amount you are comfortable with offer it to her, get it in righting move her and her stuff out change the locks.

@Tyler Cruz Most of the conventional lenders will let you go to 5 (or more) residential mortgages before they cap you ... some will allow 10, while some do not really care.It is important that you use the various lenders strategically, to get the most out of their offerings/comfort levels.  

Since you can find houses that make you more than your cost of money you can use as much leverage as you are comfortable.

Most developers are going to request the time it takes to make sure that the lot is suitable for building.Make an offer that you're comfortable with.

I would feel more comfortable about this option if you posted more details about the assets, as requested above. 

It sounds like you're looking to invest in areas you're comfortable and know well, which is a great idea, just go in eyes wide open.

You have to decide what you are comfortable with and whether or not your are ready to become a landlord.One other thing that comes to mind is you said you bought a bigger house. 

It truly depends on your business plan and your personal comfort.