Nowadays I’m  referred deals from a fairly deep network I’ve built up, but you can search listings that have been for sale with no offers for a period of time and see if they have an assumable loan.  

Yeah, while buying subject to can definitely make sense, selling subject to is something I would never recommend unless there are no other options and even then, only to a reputable company with a long track record and good references.

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Personally prefer SFR..Not sure about DFW but do have a realtor reference for you..be sure to budget for furniture and furnishings if not sold turn-key..a seller concession is a great way to preserve capital for MTR or STR's..check in with @Joseph Chiofalo for an investor friendly lender..he's excellent at helping structure loan programs for investments.

This led nowhere.After speaking to other attorney's I was referred to a collections attorney who in turn suggested we move forward with a receivership. 

Let her know who referred and you will get special service. 

2001 and 2008 references?

I would look for a provider who provides some sort of warranty or guarantee, and ask for references.

@Evan Bell "Flagged" properties refers to hotels that are a franchisee of a hotel chain.  

This is because they will likely have references to reliable and trustworthy contractors and investor-friendly.