I've been licensed for a little over a year, but really had no specific idea about what I wanted to do with my license.

It's best to be upfront with them and let them to tell you what the best policy would be for your specific situation.

Investors should prioritize the operator and their track record first, then look at the market and specific deals themselves.

I know that DFW and TX in general is booming and have great underlying fundamentals with population growth, however I am specifically interested in understanding perspectives as to whether or not South Dallas would be considered a "path of progress". 

This happened earlier this week and right now it is suppose to be on a limited trail basis for specific listings, not across the board yet. 

Any tips on where I can find out what specifically is legally required by landlords in these cases?

Personally, not a big fan of sub-to, but it can be a win/win in some specific situations. 

If you have any specific questions about real estate, whether it's related to market trends, investment strategies, or anything else, feel free to ask.

Specifically, I'm a house hacker in Denver and looking to contribute to a personal growth community. 

Provide detailed specifications and ask for itemised estimates.