An alternate option is a credit union 0 down loan, TDECU has one and the rate isn’t great but it has no pmi so it’s kind of a wash.

As used in this Section 17, "Interest in the Property" means any legal or beneficial interest in the Property, including, but not limited to, those beneficial interest transferred in a bond for deed, contract for deed, installment sales contract or escrow agreement, the intent of which is the transfer of title by Borrower at a future date to a purchaser.If all or any part of the Property or any interest in the Property is sold or transferred (or if Borrower is not a natural person and a beneficial interest in Borrower is sold or transferred) without Lender's prior written consent, Lender may require immediate payment in full of all sums secured by this Security Instrument. 

Who knows, but "Nice" doesn't seem to sell.If you involve a real estate agent, they will naturally want to get paid.

Curious if anyone could criticize the two Dallas properties posted on Roofstock (links below), such as the location/price/ROI, and/or provide alternative suggestion on passive investment in DFW/Austin area?

I recommend comparing your financial deal analysis on this property with deal analysis on numerous alternatives. 

If you care about schools and budget I would look at La Crescenta as an alternative. 

I would do a full if something happens to the main shower this one will be a spare but I always like to have a minimum 2 full baths so if something happens to 1 there is an alternative while I’m fixing it.

I find as  a 30 something year old these cities have many of the things that I am looking for like cool coffee shops, accessible nature, walkability and really cool housing stock.So, my question to fellow BP'ers: What do you think of this thesis?

Out of state investing within the Columbus area is an alternative route that I'm exploring and looking to learn more about :)

I need some financing ideas or just any alternative solutions, contacts even, I'm in Oklahoma.