Concentrate on big items like foundation, roof, flooring, hardscape, Windows, etc. 

BUT, through the ever-expanding magic of the internet, you can still assess the honesty of a provider (to some degree) by using Google Earth to virtually walk the streets of the neighborhoods you'd be investing in.

While there are several complexes, there seems to only be duplexes concentrated in certain areas of zip codes, unlike other cities I've seen where almost a whole block is all duplexes.

This was pre internet days so immediate access to credit was not there Not the case I’m today’s world I guess the takeaway is always hire a good full time property manager upfront let them do what they get paid for and don’t cut corners Hiring a Realtor that is not a Property manager to find a tenant only and to save the monthly management fee Is Like going to the dentist and being told you need a route canal.

You can msg privately if you don't feel like blasting out on the internet where it is.I've seen R3S by Stanford before but not R3H or at least how you have it written.

After reviewing the lease it does state that "the Tennant must provide Landlord with high speed internet" which has been signed and initialed by us. 

For starters it depends if your concentrating on flips or rentals.

I currently live in the DFW area and rent a 1 bedroom apartment for around $876 a month, maybe $1000 with water, electricity, internet, etc included; my lease ends at the end of May.

There are plenty of articles on the internet.

we had about 50 million out and that was 250 investors.pretty sure you will find like kind companies in your state no problemthen just look at loans they present you and make sure they make sense.DONT do this with NEWBIES or people hitting you on the internet talking a great game.. you need to belly to belly and make sure your aligning with top shelf experienced players.