For a newbie investor, if you’re comfortable with the process and ready to manage the administrative side, Section 8 can be a solid option.

Are you looking for "value add" options or turn-key?

.- Cant do blanket loan as I own one of the houses in one llc and the other in another llc.Thank you for your help and I hope someone will have good options!

Happy to chat...being a local GC takes out a lot of the risk of the biggest variable for most investors (unpredictable rehab costs) and also allows you to consider more options than the average investor, with your rehab costs being significantly lower.

Maybe being a limited partner with some of the really good syndicators out there is an option to this route. 

If that’s the case, I’d recommend considering areas outside of Dallas proper where you can still find properties with strong growth potential.Cities like Prosper, Melissa, Princeton, and Anna are excellent options to explore.

As you are living in the US and might this virtual LLC office work, it could be an interesting option. 

Consider house hacking by purchasing a multi-family property with an FHA loan, or explore creative financing options like seller financing or partnering with private lenders.

They will be able to update you on what you need to do to help fire proof your home, and if there are any other options to lower insurance like external fire sprinklers, sealing up, attic vents, defensible space, etc.

However the medium term rental seems like a good option.