I can do financial modeling with you and talk to other new build investors it's a slow growth plan. build directly at 25% below the market and also identify land too. increase unit counts and get better economies of scale. single family homes will never perform like a three story walk up apartment. we build a stacked triplex in Columbus Ohio with a picture below, if you are set on Dallas look at land prices and see if the economics help. 

Same w/ the folks down at planning & zoning, they're super helpful. i'm in knoxville so happy to talk property specifics. sounds like a cool play. you'll be fine as an owner occupant and city STR rules.  

Ive done some exploring of different options for funding specific properties in Ohio but with little experience in real estate I could use some help.

I hope this helps!

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Is there a market you have anyone that you trust that would be willing to help you out in a pinch?

Reach out if I can help. 

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Good luck and let me know if there is any way that I can be helpful.