There are also people who swear by one method or another.   

I feel direct mail is another great method.

Some have used this method to obtain 100% financing.

Looks nice @Ryan S., but a bit sterile.

I made a few deals in North Dallas.Special assessments and HOA fees are a risk and renting out a condo most likely won't generate much of a cash flow.At $300k with you credit and saving you can still qualified for a loan for sure we have to find the program that works for you.On that budget you could find a nice place no that far from work so you don't have to move far to the suburbs. 

Maybe if I was younger it would make more sense, but staying with the method I've used over the last 10 years will only become more refined and efficient.

Since buyers will be putting so much consideration into the kitchen, installing new cabinets, countertops, and a nice backsplash is vitally important!

So, your focus may need to pivot from high rental cash flow to little to no cash flow as a rental with an appreciation upside.I would recommend taking your $150K to $200K and securing a solid equity position in something that will cover its expenses and maybe provide a small cash flow, but then is poised to appreciate nicely over the course of the next several years. 

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Before you know it you will have a nice portfolio to continue to grow.