(c) A violation of this section:(1) is a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of Section 17.46, Business & Commerce Code, and is actionable in a public or private suit brought under Subchapter E, Chapter 17, Business & Commerce Code; and(2) in addition to other rights or remedies provided by law, entitles the purchaser to cancel and rescind the executory contract and receive from the seller:(A) the return of all payments of any kind made to the seller under the contract; and(B) reimbursement for:(i) any payments the purchaser made to a taxing authority for the property; and(ii) the value of any improvements made to the property by the purchaser.

Force all this communication in writing such as e-mail.Stay out of the space, especially if you are pregnant and unaware of what is causing the odor.

Should I request an O & E report already at this point?

Here is a twist: pledging the note as COLLATERAL..I/E borrowing against the note itself.

@E J Howard I have used the rental property calculator for many different scenarios concerning this one property and I have gotten a good idea of a maximum price, but will shoot for the lowest possible.

If it would help, I would be happy to set up a "vacant land" search on MLS with your criteria.It gets auto-delivered by e-mail to you.

@Kevin McQueen,Once you identify the title deed in the county records, you may need a probate attorney depending whether your grandma left a will, whether the house was put into trust, ...Stuff you gotta research.As long as you don't post a street address, someone's e-mail address or other personal info you should be fine.

Do you (or your CPA) put all the rental income on Schedule C instead of E?

Underwriter for a non-profit and a brand spanking new R/E Agent.

Thanking You in advance for your feedback,Clemel E.