When you find good ones, try to always keep them busy. 

There many concerns with a newish lender that I'm having a hard time finding references for.

If you're earning primarily W-2 wages, interest, or dividends, those attractive depreciation deductions from your cost segregation study will be suspended.Think about it this way: You might spend $10,000-$15,000 on a cost segregation study, expecting immediate tax savings, only to find those deductions suspended indefinitely.Does this mean cost segregation studies are worthless?

Second main point: Avantstay has excellent systems to find guests who will treat property and neighborhood responsibly.

I can also offer some insight into where you can find and create partnerships.

You can probably find some around DFW in some of the outer cities for around $250,000, so 1031 the ones with the most equity into more properties with chances for more appreciation.One thing I would suggest is not to buy NEW from the big production builders. 

What are some areas in the state that wouldn't present any challenges in finding a tenant? 

There's no way it takes that long to shovel the sidewalk on a building of that size.Shop around and I'm sure you'll find someone that does it for much cheaper.

Given your previous career, your goals, and wanting to diversify your investments, I'm wondering if you might find value in the PassivePockets community, it's a community with private forum dedicated to passive investing in syndications.

There a ton of great DSCR options you can find on the Lenders tab at the top of the page, or connect with an experienced broker who can shop all the best lenders for you and educate you on the best options out there.