What was the quality like compared to local options?

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. 

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

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.

Cleveland is another solid option.

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

Your best and most efficient option would be a DSCR cashout refinance, more than likely.

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

There are just too many options available to go directly to the supplier!

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.