Hi @Gil Canfu definitely there are many places in DFW where you can invest in a good rental property.I am not sure where you are at, but if self managed you should start in cities with good proximity to where you live.All the corridor between Princeton to Saginaw has good deals but there are many others things to consider as I mentioned previously.

Quote from @Khyree Randall: I'm about to start working again soon and I'm ready to start investing in getting my first deal.

I am even good with cash flow neutral - have been since I started - and still can't find deals that work in that regard. 

Honestly, it seems like you’ve got more skin in the game than I do since I’m just getting started as a bird dog, but I really admire your approach.I think your focus on tax-efficient strategies and building a reliable team is spot on.

A foreclosure initiated by Ocwen won't touch your credit at all as you are in a second lien position and not a direct holder of the loan/mortgage.If the foreclosure starts you might be able to recoup the money or lose it.

My name is Jenna and my husband and I are just starting to dip our toes into the real estate world!

Start saving up and buy your first place.

I would suggest a good PM to start if you don't have a solid background in hospitality or at least something in the service industry.Self-managing can save a ton of money if you know what you are doing. 

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I always recommend starting small—testing with one VA for a month is a smart strategy.