Once you know the "basics', you can then invest OOS more successfully.If you can't afford to invest in your home area, how will you grow your knowledge of an OOS if you take a shotgun approach to where you buy?

We are very excited to share your investing journey with you and here to help you reach your goals however we can. 

What does help you screen for a property mean and why would you need a "corporate" lease?

Real estate success is driven by demand, it sounds like you will have more tenant options and higher prices in Ft.

But right now, it's my understanding that Texas has given a little more time on the requirements.Be happy to assist you...and the price is right...LOL, I don't charge any fee!

Sitting on 10 acres , build a few more houses 

And along with that, any insight into GP/LP on a project like this would be helpful.

I would love to help you in any way that I can in your new adventure. 

There are lots of helpful people in this forum and LOTS of posts to scour.

If you are in a state where eviction cost is high and it is tenant friendly you may need a higher credit score to offset default risk and eviction cost.If you are in a landlord friendly state where it is easier to get non paying tenants out you may be able to handle more none payment risk.