I am considering the Dallas Forth Worth area at the moment, as it strikes me as a high growth area with continuing future upside.

A PM should be able to knock on the door and strike up a cash for keys agreement.Otherwise just engage an eviction attorney, post a 3 days notice for failure to pay rent assuming they're not paying, and then evict them.

Lots of people make money in widgets.Good locations tend to hold value better than generic ones, attract the better tenants and have a greater likelihood of appreciation and a sale to a non-investor with a higher strike price when you exit.

I have fortunately had very little interaction with insurance companies and claims so don't know the details of when they quit writing, although I have heard that making a claim is a strike against you regardless of whether they find coverage or make a payment. 

BP active CPAs are all real estate focused and should be strong candidates.You've got to strike the right balance between service and cost.

Any way I can strike a deal with the seller so the rehab cost is wrapped into the mortgage loan?

(Grant likes to ask this question to strike and see the interest in the property.)Do you have a favorite buyer at this time?

@Kevin Barnard I have a two strike policy.

Especially if they strike oil or gas or both.But putting the mineral rights issue aside, I suppose I simply need to contact the county assessor to inquire whether the property is considered multi family or not.

I am not a flipper, and anyway you have seen their advice (most of which strikes me as on-target, but again, not my area of expertise.)