Currently in our area I don't know of any attorneys that will write a rent to own contract. As Realtors, we have no promulgated forms for rent to own. I interviewed Chuck Jacobus, a Houston Real Estate Attorney, on this subject. You can watch that interview at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceamKnyIn7Y
In Texas there are many housing programs available to you for purchasing a home. With $3000 saved you are well on your way! Check out the opportunities available to you now, and you can become a homeowner. Here are the websites. I wish you much success! http://texasrealestate.com/web/2/23/ http://www.tsahc.org/