Here's a link, just to prove I actually do my research before I make statements.http://www.lonestarlandlaw.com/Lease-Options.htmlFurther, the only reason not to bother with a traditional broker is simply because there are very few deals to be had in DFW via the MLS. 

The others were didn't even bother offering. 2/3rds of McKeesport.

That maybe true but what is bothering me is they didn't tell me this in the beginning (8 wks and counting) instead of setting a close date and then changing at the last minute.

I don't bother to bid there.

The fridge dents bother me the most.

I wouldn't probably bother with them for an in town rental but for something on the beach I think it is worthwhile to list your property there as well.4) Income Estimate - make sure you have more than once source for your income estimate.  

With about 10 people around the closing table she looked up at me and said "That's the dirty MF SOB who's stealing my GD house" and proceeded to unleash a litany of curses and insults at me :DAnd her relatives let her live like that.Not one of them could have been bothered to go over there a few Sunday afternoons, and clear the place up, then sanitize it and all pitch in and pay for a bug tenting for her.They just let her live in filthy conditions like that because she could not take proper care of the place.That's no way to treat a Grandma in my opinion.

I'd try and not let it bother me and build a taller privacy fence for the backyard to prevent her from stick her head over the fence to harass your tenants.

If not, then maybe a SFR is the better way to go.Since you're in Frankfort, IMHO, I wouldn't bother with the Lafayette market until you've done at least one deal in the Frankfort market.

You don't want your renter bothering them so your decided to put up a fence.