I did some investigating and found that the owner pays for water and sewer.  

A scumbag contingency lawyer attempted to sue, but I conducted my own investigation and found that the "victim" was already totally disabled and yet was working under the table at a bar and for a rehabber.

I'm considering getting a Texas Real Estate License before I start REI.I've been studying/investigating, going to auctions, taken a few classes on Foreclosure and Tax sales for the last 7 months and have decided to start with a couple REO properties as rentals.Financing them will not be an issue.I would like to know the pros and cons from others who have become an agent for their own benefit. thanx so much for any input.

The Agency’s investigations are complaint driven, so we rely heavily on the public, and our licensees to bring these individuals to our attention.

You might also want to investigate the closing cost calculation. $2k is only 0.7% and these typically run 3-5%.

Loks as though that  is the direction we need to investigate...

Neighbors have submitted formal complaints to the county health department that were investigated and I've submitted public records access requests to the county to get the entire file.  

If you are looking for cash flow, I would investigate some of the midwestern markets like OH, KS, Indy, etc.

Yeah, after my initial post on this, I went to further investigate the program. 

If they don't want to have their credit investigated they should sit this one out.