The area I deal in has one of the highest crime rates in the DFW area.

Typically would having such descriptions imply the deal is not that ideal?

I deal with these issues alot. loss of job =chance to buy coverage from any of the insurance companies. there are alternatives to that such as religious based alternatives which are actually affordable. look up ACA alternatives and you should be able to find them.

I didn't because I deal with MOTIVATED sellers, and MOTIVATED sellers don't care about earnest money.Again all of this being with unlisted property.

Ideally, I would like to have a passive income stream that allowed me to travel frequently.  

Ideally i would like to be preapproved for a line of credit based on both my current primary home and my investment property so i know whats within my budget.  

Most of what I've seen recommends the following:1) Make sure the city and neighborhood you're considering has the right demographics (growing population, ideally in the 20-30 year-old range since they tend to rent more), a diversified economic base, good schools, public transportation and low crime.

Ideally, if you are thinking of being an agent full time, then 12 months is better.

So a title search with an actual title company is ideal?

However, if you share your ideal criteria with several agents and they send you good leads, how much does it matter that you don't see everything that comes on the market?