@Grant Vincent Personally, I prefer to stay at a place that's 100% wood inside, no drywall and no paint, because I want it to be as dissimilar to home as possible.

There will always be more risk with something vacant, you're probably going to be counting on one person as your "eyes" on the project (or at least for "security", overall)- and the more hands on/ closer they live / able to visit site frequently, the better. whether that is your gc, a project or property manager, or your handyman/even yard maintenance guy, neighboring teenager, or whoever- this person is key

A bad tenant can screw things up royally and/or make your day to day life harder than necessary especially if you have little experience with such matters.

If I made any substantial additions to it, I would be happy to share it with the community and give credit to the person who made the original.

The person you sold to would probably have a cause for legal action.However, in Austin, @T.

Not to try in gaining any sympathy, I just thought I'd share part of my story of grief.In Early August, 2017, I took what was left of my life's' savings and used it to:1.

From my understanding it might have to be a personal loan, which is very expensive. 

Personally prefer SFR..Not sure about DFW but do have a realtor reference for you..be sure to budget for furniture and furnishings if not sold turn-key..a seller concession is a great way to preserve capital for MTR or STR's..check in with @Joseph Chiofalo for an investor friendly lender..he's excellent at helping structure loan programs for investments.

Do they need me to go into any virtual/in-person meetings?

Pay off HELCO, REPEAT.If you are an accredited investor I can discuss some Alternative investments I am personally looking at to generate income that offer tax advantages to shelter some income.