Zoning approval then a general contractor.It is not something I own or plan on doing  But there are small developments that pop up from time to time. 

I have followed some of the advice here and have learned quite a lot! 

The best thing to do would be to consult an attorney, but likely, that is not an option for everyone starting out.I'm not an attorney, and this is not legal advice, but some of the information that we include in our contracts is:- A clear scope of work - Payment schedule / Milestones- Change order approval process- Allowances for finished materials- Reasons to terminate the contract- Expectations for start date (X amount of time after final plans /permits are received or X amount of time after the contract is executed)- General schedule and timeline (This is where you could specify an end date - however it may be better use incentives rather than liquidated damage if your general contractor is late - we've done both, but found General Contractors respond better to getting something if they get done early instead of being punished for being late. 

I heard rumors of the insured people from the Marshall Fire a few years ago were under insured at around $250 a square foot and can't rebuild. 

This results in an avalanche of unsolicited calls and texts. 

A friend of mine asked me to post this here in case anyone in the Dallas area has some input.  

I am hoping to learn a lot and find local real estate investors. 

I know this type of housing was featured in the one show "Happy!"

Quote from @Samuel M.: Quote from @Don Konipol: Quote from @Samuel M.: I bought an out of state property and have about $50,000 left to pay off for the loan.

I am assuming this is the same person.I am trying to sell the property as soon as possible, however securing the property seems like a MUST (regardless of whether I finish the renovation or sell as-is).