Burned my *** too many times lol.I am here to learn new strategies and take part in discussion regarding landlording and home improvement.   

Hey Saul, I would try to narrow the search down to 1-2 cities.

I intend to do some off market searching in the Charlotte area, but have also considered looking into secondary or tertiary markets.

Located in a promising area of Richland, MO, the home was a blank slate for value-driven improvements.

I agree they had communication issues during a transition period that we dealt with, but things have improved from last year. 

@Celine Li I am curious if, before posting this, you clicked on the search function in top right, and tried looking up this subject/ answer/ question???? 

Quick google search on Texas rules around entering YOUR rental property: "In Texas, landlords are required to give tenants reasonable notice before entering their rental property for an inspection, but the law doesn't specify an exact timeframe. 24-48 hr. notice is generally considered appropriate.

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: What are some strategies you have used to improve or rebuild credit? 

Time saving in property acquisition, building improvements, purchasing living units, etc.3.

Also, you are totally right, I will approach this one rental at a time to both improve my skills and check is this is for me.