Would love to connect up with some BP members locally! 

Just make sure that the local zoning laws and HOA (if applicable) allow for this arrangement.Down Payment Terms: Spreading the $20k down payment over 6 months can ease the upfront financial burden, but ensure you have a clear agreement with the seller on this timeline and any penalties for delayed payments.Best of luck moving forward,KC 

Many states have homestead style laws that make it difficult to take someone's home during a lawsuit or similar event.However, cash out refinances are typically at a higher interest rate than a normal mortgage.  

The market in San Antonio is hot right now I figure the best way to get out there is to start going to local reia meetings Sareia has them every month good content as well.

You need to contact the governing body that has jurisdiction over the zoning laws for either the incorporated or unincorporated of the county or city for the plot you are interested in building on.  

Our locals will negotiate on sight distance but there has to be a reason.  

And landlord friendly laws are key if your looking to buy & hold.

Talk with your local planning and zoning.  

My sister in law and husband recently moved to LA into a single family home which is broken out into two units (upstairs and downstairs). 

They can quote the by-laws by song and verse... be it the decoration you tenant hung on the door, or the tenant's inoperative car, or noise violations, etc, etc.I would definitely check into the rules of the HOA.