Honestly I was not aware of this group! 

I think younger travelers and groups with younger guests find this more appealing.

Join local Facebook groups in surrounding markets, and you will get more insight into other investors' experiences. 

Typically if you attend any investor meetings about 1/2 the crowd in many groups are agents looking for business.If you want to network, try service clubs, alumni groups, charities, religious groups, hobby groups or whatever interests you. 

Is it possible to re-finance these separate properties as a group in a single loan?

Spacious common areas and a quiet neighborhood.I’m drawn to this tenant group because traveling nurses often make great renters—employed, responsible, and in need of temporary housing.

I also am in the industry already so I have a few regular networking groups and events that I attend.

You can also search for local FB groups that specialize in longer term stays.

I’m exploring different neighborhoods and wanted to reach out to the group for some advice.Where do you think the best areas are to invest in Dallas with this budget?

Talk with the zoning group.