WE dont want to pay for this which is very expensive service, we did not authorize it, he knew we were hiring someone, he did not want to wait for our exterminator, because it was "emergency." 

This ensures you have a clear picture of what repairs are needed and helps avoid surprises during the rehab.

you'd be surprised how many "issues" are pretty simple little things.   

Cost of Living and Affordability: Texas has been known for its affordability—how does it compare to other emerging states like Tennessee, Florida, or North Carolina?

- We have a maintenance emergency hotline that transcribes voceimails and texts to whomever is on call.

I often give guidelines to my tenants about what defines and emergency, what is not an emergency, and the the timeline to expect emergency vs non-emergency things to be handled. 

It was also difficult to assess the heating situation after repairs since tenant refused to provide key to access unit for repairs and/emergencies, citing “privacy and safety” concerns.

Use less of that and either get the seller to buy down your interest rate or you can do it and have a comfortable mortgage payment and still plenty left for your emergency fund.

@Erick HenningsHouston's emerging neighborhoods include East End, Third Ward, Heights, Spring Branch, Independence Heights, Alief, Cypress, Pearland, Richmond/Rosenberg, and Conroe/Woodlands.

Emerging hotspots include suburban areas like San Antonio’s outskirts, Fort Worth suburbs, and cities like Temple and Waco.