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Land outside of san marcos, tx with unpermitted home. What should I consider?

Hey reddit,

I am currently considering buying land outside of san marcos,tx from a family friend. There are multiple issues here though and I have some questions. He is older and looking to sell land at a "discount" for ability to stay there until he passes. I am ok with this as long as it the discount is substantial enough, and I don't have to assume care of him in his final years. Another big issue is that there is a 4bd/2bath home on the property that he built himself (construction worker his whole life) but never got permitted. Again, I am fine with this as long as it doesn't somehow screw me royally down the line. This land is in the county so he says zoning /permitting are loose and there aren't any regulations.

My questions: 1. If I allow this guy to stay on the property "until he dies" (say 10 years). Will I have an obligation to take care of him in the event he can't care for himself?

  1. A totally unpermitted home on a county property, how big a deal is it legally? He rents it out currently as well.

  2. Where do I go to find out exactly what the permitting,zoning,building rules are for the land?

Thanks for reading!

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