Your focus on the Dallas market and Fix and Flip projects sounds solid, especially with the DIY approach and having an interior designer on your team. 

Screen tenants thoroughly, have a solid lease, and maintain an emergency fund for unexpected expenses.

It’s one of the few places where you can realistically achieve solid returns without needing a massive upfront investment.If you’re open to exploring other markets, Detroit might be worth considering.

I own 9 rentals in SC spread across Columbia, Chapin, and Newberry that are solidly profitable. 

Set clear and consistent application requirements so you can base your decisions on solid facts.

@Alex ClarkThe cleveland market is solid. 

Hi Jerry, BP and local Facebook groups are a great resource for meeting local agents, investors, and lenders who can provide some solid insight into the markets you're interested in.

If the property has solid appreciation potential or you're building equity while learning the ropes, it could still be a good deal.

We have a solid system in Quickbooks and want to stay with that for financials.

I am just saying if I managed your property, I would never paid for the damage out of my pocket simply because I have a solid system and team to win any reimbursement cases.