Quote from @Adam Bartomeo: A tenant that pays their balance after they move out is almost like spotting a unicorn, bigfoot, or finding a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow.

In the process of trying to find a property manager right now, but perhaps those will be good spots to find one.  

  $900 seems to be the sweet spot right now and most of those cost 45-55K including fix-up.With all that said, I'm positive I spend money on the properties in ways that most landlords at these price points do not. 

Killeen and Harker Heights do have some good spots and various multifamily options.

You’re spot on about both FHA 203k and Fannie Mae HomeStyle loans being great tools for renovation projects.

@Theresa Harris is spot on.

And being near garden of the gods that I a great spot for an STR.

Jewell, you're spot on about focusing on a property's weakest areas.

For further background, I’m looking to purchase a spot around 750K, but want to seller finance 100-200k of the price to reduce the need for a large down payment / keep myself liquid for renovation costs. 

Renting by the room doesn't make sense for a lot of people but when you have 4 bedrooms and 4 parking spots it might.