The best way to get through the door with subs is a recommendation/connection from someone they respect.

If it’s doable financially I’d recommend the duplex.

I would not recommend this service at all.  

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.

—it’s also about reliability, attention to detail, and someone who just “gets” your space and your guests’ expectations.Do you have any hidden gems, local recommendations, or tips to share?

Avoiding accessive PM fees (personally I recommend most people self-manage)These will eat away at your ROI.

If you are looking for proper guidance from someone that has house hacked quite a few times and has the knowledge and experience to help get you going in the right direction, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

This is prime real estate, and is just about the last piece of land in this area.I have begun to develop a commercial property that I own with contractor garages, which is the extent of my experience in this space.I'm trying to get a sense of how to structure something like this, with using LP's, and also partnering with a builder, and carving something out in that regard.Does anyone have recommendations on who is currently working in this space and could provide some insight?

Provides first-hand recommendations of the renters historical renting behavior.

For starters, I recommend to begin with a single family home or if you are looking to start locally, do house hacking.