One of the primary issues is the impact of rent control policies.

My other two will need a healthy $50k-$100k in fixes which isn't an issue but getting someone out there is.

I had invested in out of state RE in the Midwest before. buy & holds in OH that we ran into several issues with, incompetent PMs and lot of repairs required leading to losses and instability.2.

Having a fee causes deferred maintenance and the tenant to fix the issue themselves which often causes more issues.

Another factor to consider is the part of town your property is in and if you would have more issues with tenants due to issues with shared space.

But lately have had a hard time finding anything to BRRR or even with enough skin to flip.

Then of course, you are also hoping for appreciation.While it is attractive to not have to worry about cap-ex for a few years, many maintenance issues are usualy tenant-caused, so there may still be ongoing issues & expenses needing attention.Another option may be to buy an existing cheaper property, that's still in overall good shape.

There are several great ones in Dallas, but I'll bet these days most want you to have some skin in the game, so no 100% financing and also financing of renovation costs. 

I know there have been delays and issues during government shutdowns but this is a new one for me. 

My 2 centss:Antioch is have some crime issues, I'd stay away till it gets better.