If you evict a tenant and the courts gave you back possession and also awarded you the financial judgement you had asked for (unpaid rent and paid fees) which the tenant can't or won't obviously pay you back, does anybody know what steps you need to follow to put that legal judgement on Credit sites like TransUnion and Experian as a last resort to force the tenant to pay you.

What happens when the "new buyer" takes possession and moves in but one month later decides to not make any further payments? 

Great news for landlords ...Governor Greg Abbott today ceremonially signed Senate Bill 38 and Senate Bill 1333 into law to close loopholes, remove squatters, and Senate Bill 38 (Bettencourt/Chen Button) streamlines the eviction process by clarifying venue requirements and establishing consistent timelines for trials and appeals, including a requirement that a court hold a trial in eviction suits within 21 days of a petition being filed.Senate Bill 1333 (Hughes/Leach) empowers sheriffs and constables to take action quickly when a property owner submits a sworn complaint that a squatter has taken possession of their property unlawfully.

Just don't plan on student housing as it is highly regulated.

This part of town seems to offer more affordable options while still being relatively safe and convenient for students.The goal is to:Provide housing for our daughter and her friends starting January 2026 (spring semester).Structure the purchase as a primary residence, so we can qualify for better mortgage terms.Include myself, my husband, and my daughter on the mortgage application to strengthen our position and meet the owner-occupied requirement.Convert the property to a full rental down the road once she graduates.We think the $30,000 should cover a 5–10% down payment plus closing costs under the primary residence structure, and the property would serve as both a short-term housing solution and a long-term investment.Would love advice from the community on:Does this sound like a smart way to combine student housing with a first-time real estate investment?

The goal with the additional cash flow is to aggressively pay off my remaining car and student loan balances within 1-1.5 years.

Hey BP community,I’m underwriting a $60M student housing acquisition in a Tier-2 university market.

While James' mentorship program promotes the success stories of students making substantial income, the reality on the ground tells a different story.

One thing to consider when renting to students is what do you do with Summer vacancy. 

Once you have ownership, you may need to negotiate cash-for-keys to obtain possession faster than going thru the eviction process.May NOT be a good idea to patiently wait to see what happens.