One of the biggest downsides to putting it in a trust is that trusts pay the highest individual rate around $12,000 of taxable income.

There were zero construction codes to speak of at that time and they were slapping up homes as fast as they could to meet the demand.

Definitely attend local REI meetings and speak to more individuals about your investment criteria. 

(such folks are called syndicators... the highest breed of individuals who are pretty much very smart.. and know if deal makes sense or doesn't... these are the folks that are also connected with other people...... these are the folks who you want to also get in touch with and stay connected.... )  Note however.. that sometimes... relying on other folks to be the ones to give you money... just for you having your boots on the ground.... indeed can be very difficult journey... but believe me there are passionate folks out there who like to analyze deals, but do not have trustworthy individuals with boots on the ground... and looking for some sort of mutual relationship in their journey towards financial freedom..You see... it's all about the value that you provide... to others.. and reasoning as to why they should be associated with you...

I invest in C and B neighborhoods where the demand will stay high through downturns.

First and foremost, I need a great real estate agent who is able to provide stellar service and won't be turned off by individual smaller priced homes. 

A lender will look at DSCR for a commercial loan, but as an individual investor I would never use your criteria.

- What would be a good area for a flip in Dallas i.e high demand for SFR in that price point? 

She was quiet and ignored my reminder on rent/ deposit until I served the 2nd 3 day notice on Sunday.She was fuming and claimed the notice was illegal and demanded a discounted rent because the condition is so bad (not clean upon move in, leakage from fridge, kitchen faucet leakage that he had to fix herself blah blah).

Currently the outstanding loan amount is $34,000 under the tax assessment so I can use the equity in future property investing.Yesterday an individual from a respected property group in the area stated the house would rent for $1,300 a month (which matches my research).