If you can't get in contact with the tenant, it's probably worth your while to ask a lawyer in your area what they suggest you do next.Good luck.

Also, since there is no lawyer in my sale of the land that is located in TX, how do I record and transfer the deed.thank you

Go talk to a lawyer; it sounds like you're a prime candidate to form an LLC or two with your brother.

@Jen Etten With the caveat that I'm not a lawyer or CPA you should be able to still keep your financing separate between personal and business.

Learned all about esbestos last night in Worcester from a seasoned lawyer who deals specifically with that subject all over MA/NH.  

Accountant/Agents/Lawyers to help me pick the right properties after I inform them what I am looking for.

I have an awesome construction attorney who gave me a recommendation on a lawyer who reviews contracts and is working on a subject-to deal for me.  

please consult a tax lawyer and or attorney - even if the coop has loose rules now it could change - additionally there are tax advantages to a condo - and your liability is different. in both cases you should check the financial status of the association to avoid being blindsided. 

Perhaps especially in the case of modestly priced properties, some agents want that commission and apparently believe the current market will deliver (1) a non-licensed buyer without representation amenable to intermediary arrangement or (2) a buyer who is a licensed attorney seeking to represent him/herself as a principal in the transaction (Texas prohibits lawyer from taking split in commission if lawyer is principal in transaction).

Find a good eviction lawyer if you're not doing your own.What's your exit strategy when you no longer want to be a landlord.