As a former employee of Kristin Witherspoon, I was subjected to repeated instances of non-payment, which is a clear violation of basic employment principles.

I will caution you that if they pull something like this and you immediately start offering any concessions as is repeatedly addressed above - this type of personality will make note of that and the threats will be ongoing for the duration of their tenancy.

-repeat the process every year by acquiring one house every year with the appropriate income qualificationThere are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

I've been able to close over 400 deals for my clients in the past few years, and we are constantly working with the same clients who trust us repeatedly.

What you describe sounds a little like a BRRRR (Buy Rehab Rent Refinance Repeat). 

Tax Sales are HAZARDOUS, I don't know how often I have to repeat that. 

You might also look into learning about BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat), a popular method for scaling a portfolio.Network Locally: Engaging with local investors and attending meetups in markets like Dallas or Fort Worth can provide insights and connections that are invaluable.You'll find that momentum grows quickly.

My job is our sole income and I get relocated for projects frequently so any property would have to be managed remotely (willing to invest anywhere in the states).Given the our situation above and our long term goals, I feel best next steps would be a heavy emphasis on networking and deal analysis.

The way we have done it is to borrow from my 401K, when I pay mine back borrow from hers and repeat this cycle so we always have one we can pull from. 3) This option will be controversial but I have taken out private money loans with family and friends. 

We are frequent users of the Rental Property Calculator and have found a few promising leads thus far but also know that is just the beginning of the process.