It sounds like you and your wife are in a tough spot. 

Definitely a great spot to have a multi unit these days!

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I think the "sweet spot" is going to be getting in early, right as the "pain" is first being released and as all the big $ starts doing acquisitions. 

Will you be able to spot an issue by doing a drive by every couple of weeks.I'm challenging you Brian to get of the fear of "out of state".

Sherman and Denison are hot spots for sure.

Best thing to do is be alert and try to stay away when you spot potential sign of trouble coming your way.

As a good son, I would spot check the property managers' projections by doing my own research on VRBO/Airbnb/AirDNA to see what I think similar rentals are doing. 

If you haven't already, look into insurance relocations. 3/2s and above are the sweet spot if the property itself is really nice and in a good neighborhood.

I’m especially interested in spots with strong short-term rental (STR) demand, where the laws are favorable to investors.I have around $250,000 USD to put down as a deposit, and I plan to finance the rest through a mortgage.