Housing is still affordable compared to other markets, which keeps renters and investors coming.

Your realtor will be able to give you a much more detailed market specific answer but with house hacking and a VA loan it should be possible to get 0 out of pocket.

If you are having other investors to steer clear that might explain why the property is still on the market. 

When I worked with a property management company, we had someone buy a unit (single family) that had a STR and marketed it as a STR.

I would consider getting 1-2 deals on market before you purchase off-market.

Planning to sell my property in vegas, just wanted a second opinion on if these are typical, fair costs in today's market.

@Gil CanfuWith a $300k price range, you're definitely in a good position to find some solid investment opportunities in the North Texas market.

If we are losing money every year, but do plan on holding on to it long term, with our goal being appreciation of the market and someone else paying a good chunk of our mortgage, is this worth doing on any level? 

DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.

Every market can be invested in successfully.