What was the quality like compared to local options?

I’m not sure what is the best option here, if anyone could shed some wisdom that would be immensely appreciated. 

You don't have to spend a fortune and buy a house directly on the beach to do well, but your starting price point for a viable option in this market is around $350-$450k for a solid 2-3 bedroom oceanfront condo or around $500k for a 3-4 bedroom house within walking distance of the beach. 

Gas or electric would be a much better option, safety wise, from a house fire standpoint, CO danger, or danger to children or pets from the open flames. 

In other words, an IRR calculation.Have you ever considered doing lease options?

For some of my homeowners - I provide them with several options 1. 

If that’s the case, I’d recommend considering areas outside of Dallas proper where you can still find properties with strong growth potential.Cities like Prosper, Melissa, Princeton, and Anna are excellent options to explore.

After weighing our options, it seemed the best approach.

I think build to rent is a great option if you can get cheap enough land to make it worth it.

I used to sell Salesforce to REITs across the United States and this is what I've learned:For your needs - a CRM with a power dialer and SMS capabilities - there are a few options you might consider:Podio: This is a popular choice in the real estate community, especially for wholesalers.