Stick to areas with better soil conditions like Frisco, McKinney, and Rockwall, and network with local investors to learn from their experiences.

It is is going to calculate the expected price based off what you tell it as well as what Price Labs sees in the local market.I questioned myself moving to price labs after I had been doing this manually for several years.

I'd appreciate some insight from some local investors.

You'll need a good local management company.

BTW: did you check local ordinances about boarding room rentals (which this would be)?

For instance, Berea is a charming college town, but the combination of local taxes and less favorable price-to-rent ratios makes it less appealing for investment compared to other areas in the state.

Start local.

You’re in an ideal market for growth—DFW is full of active investors and countless networking opportunities through local meetups.

I'd consider having a conversation with a local agent to see how the pre-fab vs self built will affect your property value.

Meaning being a developer is actually possible for a local to develop in their own backyard.