Key is to go through someone who has a direct relationship, what kills many of these deals are brokers who go to a correspondent who are a wholesaler for an isntitution.

I need some serious advice as I may have made a mistake not thinking this through.

That's the opportunity.I also recommend engaging an 'investment focused' realtor (not the general residential ones) to guide you through the process and provide you with market intelligence. 

She found a PM through a friend in the building and they sent me the contract to review.

I'm still in the process of growing my portfolio, but have heard others 1031 all their smaller properties into a larger building and have a property management company manage, OR, set up a seller financing deal with another buyer that gives you the cash flow you desire. 

If a project is profitable, wouldn’t you rather have some cash flow rather than none?

Over half of my clients are remote Buyers, so I've gone through the STR transition process with lots of investors over the past few years.

All this knowledge not only empowers you but also ensures that you can make the most of the opportunities available through Section 8 housing assistance.Best of luck to you! 

.), the places im looking at are decent $ properties that after running through calculators etc showing 18-22% CoC after management fees etc.But after listening to BP for about a month, now thinking BRRRR possibly and doing up here in the DFW area.

In a market like this you will get in the way of obvious appreciation.Then you can look for a deal that cash flows in your favorite market market.