He said I could do that as a rental as long as they got continued employment verification from my current employer.

@Eran LifshitzVery common practice. 

Many buyers have to overreach to purchase pricey houses, so an employment slowdown can send properties back to the bank.  

Typically, a common address or an unambiguous description will suffice.

Unfortunately this seems like a very common theme.Wish I could give you some recommendations.I was just embarrassed by two companies I refer clients to.

If your main priority right now is strong cash on cash return, one way investors achieve 15% returns is by identifying opportunities in once sleepy regions that are now becoming trendy, or quiet suburbs that have a sudden growth of employment. 

Does anyone have any HOA language they've seen or examples out there in Texas where the HOA rules do permit renters to access and be able to reserve common areas, such as for a pool party? 

@Loren GreyMore commonly referred to as "Solo 401k plans" throughout the industry, a qualified retirement plan does have eligibility requirements.

A few cheap vanities, new coutnertop, twin pack brush nickel lights ($25), rolled vinyl, etc go far in this space.You mention "when they get evicted", that is a common occurrence in that space.

I know this could be a foreign concept to most west coast landlords but out in the mid west deep south its quite common to have the deposit just a non refundable fee .. the tenant already knows they are not getting it back so many landlords just take it up front and tenants just move.. now this is with C class and below generally speaking and for sure most section. 8