If they are willing to help, you can tell them that they can advertise the property in places that you are not; to help you find a tenant.

Hi Carlos,Within my 20 years of experience, one of my proudest wins recenlty was helping a client who couldn’t get approved for financing because their property had two ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units).

The first mistake is the property is free and clear.  

It never hurts to talk to agents, lenders or anyone else in the real estate realm, getting their insights and opinions never hurts.Keep analyzing different properties, you'll see (as you know) that Dallas is a large area and different prices in different areas, so see where you could potentially live and run numbers there.

Keeping all properties occupied 24/7 is crucial.

@Lauren Ruppert Yes, an LLC can sell a property to your child’s LLC, ideally at fair market value (FMV) to avoid gift tax complications.

Cost efficiency while enhancing the design and functionality of the property What was the outcome?

Lots of advantages for owning your own property. 

Especially since you are looking at properties that are already high value.

Just closed on a couple of properties a week or so ago.