I'm also in the learning phase right now and I'm plowing through the BP Podcasts.

Note: tell both the Realtor and the property managers up front that you are in the investigation phase and are not “buying” anything on this trip.

Do you have any "feet on the ground", a person in Dallas who can go and check out his barbershop business?

I would say your team on that ground in that city is going to be as important as the property you are about to purchase.

The house needs a basic restore including:Popcorn ceiling removalNew flooring (tile downstairs, carpet upstairs)Paint and wall repairNew ground and crown mouldingPlease point me in the direction of a reputable GC here in the DFW area.

I'm at the phase where I want to save up for the next two or three long term holds, and then pay them all off.

I personally think, and I teach it to our investors and traders and partners alike, that idea to help keep us grounded in our return expectations.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (1) and as set forth below, the lien is effective from and shall relate back to the recording of the original declaration of condominium, or, in the case of lien on a parcel located in a phase condominium, the last to occur of the recording of the original declaration or amendment thereto creating the parcel.

 - Get your plumber and HVAC guys involved during the design phase -- reduces HVAC and plumbing rough-in complexity/cost

Skipping the obvious, I always make sure to check out the following:Tuckpointing-is mortar popping out of the wall or missing or are there little chunks of concrete on the ground around the property?