Looks like it's the same down here, there isn't much I can find except supplemental filings. 

On some of the supplemental  forms that could be required , TDHCA will have you complete, notarization will be required.

Your plans sound more like a purchase of a personal home you want to rent rooms in to supplement your income rather than actually invest in rentals.

The initial goal is to supplement my income.

My goals at this point are to acquire cash flowing properties to supplement my income & build wealth through the loan pay down & hopefully some appreciation.

Do you need to supplement active income with more passive income?  

If you believe late fees, which are  for the purpose of training tenants to pay on time,  are supplementing your income it is obvious which of us is operating a mom and pop hobby investment.

In addition to the obvious costs, we don't know how independent any of our kids will ever be, and we need to be prepared to provide for our kids for life - meaning I have Supplemental Special Needs Trusts to fund for each of the kids. 

I'm looking to supplement my income and build wealth by buying a multi-family property that I will owner occupy starting June 2018.  

That's great to supplement income, but in terms of buying more rentals that's a bit of a slower plan.