From that I was able to find a great realtor and a duo general contracting team that has been very reliable- chatting with them almost daily and doing a video walk through once a week. 

Look at the channel history to see how many posts they’ve made spouting doom and gloom.   

Summer,When I have photos made for my listing I have the photographer make a walk through video as well.

He's out in Worcester all the time so his advice here is great.Funny that you mentioned those window wells, I was watching a video from @Mark Ferguson that had the window wells in a basement unit:Basement window well youtube videoDefinitely cool to see!

@Nam PhamContracts: Have a detailed contract outlining the scope of work, deadlines, payment schedules, and materials to be used.Updates: Establish a schedule for regular updates, such as weekly calls or video conferences, to discuss progress and any issues.Project Management: Utilize project management tools like Trello, Asana, to track progress, manage tasks, and store documents.Documentation: Request regular photo and video updates.

If you must, get video because with video someone can slowly pan across and capture almost every surface.

Any tips, videos or ideas anyone could suggest to help us make our first move possibly a step towards investing in real estate? 

I find short videos are the best way. 

I've also share MTR content on my channel =)In general, I recommend listing on Airbnb and Furnished Finder for starters.

Here are a few tips for managing a rental in the DFW area:Screen Tenants Thoroughly: Conduct background and credit checks to ensure reliable tenants.Understand Local Laws: Familiarize yourself with Texas landlord-tenant laws to avoid legal issues.Maintain Good Communication: Establish clear communication channels with your tenants.Keep Up with Maintenance: Regular maintenance can prevent larger, more costly issues.Consider Eviction Procedures: Be prepared for potential evictions.