I just did some research and responded to you with my thoughts.

I would need to consult tax consultant for this however I expect to reduce my effective costs by ~$1,495/month (based on a 32% tax bracket).2.

I tip my hat to you because you are way ahead of many of your peers. 

Since you're 6-12 months away from buying, use this time to build investor relationships, master deal analysis, and secure financing.

RBTR is his primary strategy in DFW and can probably share a few tips/recommendations with you. 

You rarely will get both (at least not right now in this current market).If you want to explore different opportunities within various areas of the Valley, get a seasoned investor-friendly Realtor who is competent. 

You should not accept this tenant citing "Wasting my time" on the application!

We provide a complimentary property-specific analysis for investors exploring the benefits of cost segregation.

you just input the address and it import the information which has bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. just be careful with the insurance and property tax data.

I stay current with market insights and hot trends so that I may make informed judgments and stay ahead of the competition.