Hey brother, first off, I'm very sorry to hear about your wife, prayers and blessings from my family to yours. 

This Abbeywood Dr property was an attractive opportunity due to its below-market purchase price and strong demand in the Decatur area.

And this is why you fix your DTI issue, so you can do things properly and not get "creative" and learn the hard way.  

Additional Resources to check, 'FYIs', in case you want to learn more about rezoning in the future)-Look up your address on the city's zoning map here to see how properties in your immediate vicinity are zoned.

I am a co-host in Dallas and Waco, TX and I have an idea of what types of owners and properties I want in my co-host portfolio----and with each client/property I learn which qualities are working for my business setup or what qualities I need to be working on to upskill.

I have flipped new homes and townhomes but phased out raising a family and now am focused on utilizing my skills which are building, selling, expanding a circle of influence to focus my effort on the above.

Sounds like you're on the right track for areas to find deals.

I’ve been trying to learn a lot about Airbnb and want to get into that side specifically.

I recommend continuing to learn pros and cons of each and determine which paths (I pluralize it as you should diversify even across real estate).

Any advice on different ways to fund a flip and find a flip??