They are merely a way for the town to track construction for the future and to collect money.

The realtor has become increasingly unprofessional and yesterday accused me of concealing the issue, and "of faulty workmanship and or lack of proper building practices and the renovator should be responsible and cover the cost of this repair, whatever the solution is."

If residents are using more parking spaces than what is assigned, I would make sure you include how many spots each tenant is entitled to in their leases.If the problem comes strictly from poor parking practices I would consider putting in lines.

I am trying to get some examples to practice analyzing deals.

Notes are not recorded in Texas(they can be but as a matter of practice they are not)Normally the foreclosure process is very simple and straightforward in Texas and can be accomplished in as little as 41 days is the timing is perfect(Foreclosures only happen one day per month in Texas, the first Tuesday). 

We cater to families who want a "farm experience" for their kids (collecting eggs, playing with our goats).

I have read:The book on Rental Property InvestingThe book on Investing in Real Estate with No (or Low) money downThe unofficial guide to real estate investingI am planning to continue this education and go through a book every week or 2.Beyond that I am trying to connect with Local Real Estate agents as well as beginning to analyze deals daily for practice.

., the second bank I talked to said this was standard practice for commercial loans in the market, it could be my "newbie"ness but I'd never heard of this in real estate investments..

I tried to discuss a case with an attorney who said it was part of her practice and I knew more than she did! 

I got into a 3 unit building which I purchased at about market value but it allowed me to live there for free and begin collecting experience managing a rental property which banks like to see for future rental purchases.