Lessons learned – Keep your eyes open and know your market.

Have your buyer give you the assignment check outside of closing.My VIP Buyers (who receive a phone call about deals BEFORE THE EMAIL BLAST) know the way I approach my business/wholesale deals:I am a partner in the deal that I am bringing to the VIP Buyer, however, they are just paying me my portion of the profit at closing in the form of the assignment fee.If the assignment is on the HUD at closing, and the seller sees it and questions it-I look them dead in the eye and tell them exactly what I wrote above.  

Be warned though- this site has a few “warts” that one needs to keep an eye out for: Estimates aren’t Correct– Zestimates are a great starting place but in most markets they are drastically wrong.

The owner of the house appreciated that and so he didn't bat an eye when I asked the property manager to ask him if he'd spring for professional lawn care (e.g., feeding, fertilizing, etc.).  

I'd grab the attention of as many eyes as possible.  

See what your obligations are as a Landlord and keep an eye of the items that can create a potential "urgent" or "high" situations.For example: In Chicago Landlords are required to provide tenants with a certain temperature inside the units.

Remember that obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the prize!

Also with diligence and persistence you should be able to find a MF in Texas that will work for you, but make sure you approach the market with your eyes wide open.

Seems I have fallen out of favor in your eyes, LOL, sorry about that. :)) 

Id hate for some bright eyed newbie to jump on an opportunity that could potentially be a scam....tsk tsk scary scary