I've got a downpayment prepared and would like to start writing offers this up-coming fall.

Depending on what sets off the next downturn, we may see rents fall...or not.

Hi Jaclyn, I am in N Ft Worth and I would say every property falls in 1 of 3 categories (needs foundation work, has had it, or will need it soon).

But if air travel is reduced and occupancy falls in hotels, we can expect prices to fall across the breadth of the market, including short term rentals.

Its close by 38th and Fall Creek. 

If there are funds remaining in escrow, you will also likely received a letter of direction to pay your legal fees from those funds.If something arises during diligence which cannot be resolved and the deal falls apart, you still may have incurred some cost from your attorney's efforts. 

Don't fall in love with a property...that's not the asset. 

In some ways I think being local feels like a safety fall back, but in reality anything that comes up locally I also have contractors that can handle emergencies. 

Their rates fall in between conventional and HMLs.  

Your realtor is right apparently they fall apart easier than a single family home.