I would suggest you get with @Cornelius Garland because he is well versed in all the skip tracing platforms.

Once you build a solid educational foundation and start networking at your local REIA, you will eventually find a mentor.Best of luck,Cornelius Garland

Rowlett, Richardson, Garland, Plano etc...But you missed the boat... by about 5 years! 

It is owned by a Real Estate Attorney that has been a large investor since the 80's.They are always very helpful and most of there business is from investors.1795 Northwest Hwy, Garland, TX 75041You can find them on the web at texastitle

On the other hand, some moderate school districts where the ARV's are slightly lower, but rents remain strong are Garland, HEB, Keller, North Richland Hills, SW Arlington & some of the smaller communities north of Dallas.

Hey @Ryan, I don't have any direct experience in East Richardson but have a property on the western edge of Garland -- it's in Richardson ISD.

 @Cornelius Garland@Zoran StanoevI really appreciate the input.

You're probably lucky if you can get 1%.I'm looking in areas such as Garland, Mesquite, around Plano and possibly further north past Allen.Even over towards Ft.

Garland/Arlington/FW can be a full 2% different from Plano/Frisco/Allen for comparable properties...

On June 1, 2015 By Lorie Garland, Assistant Vice President of Legal ServicesThe OAR Legal Assistance Hotline receives an array of real estate-related legal questions — including license law issues, disclosure, contract law, ethics and commission problems, among others.