what area are you specifically interested in?

I think it does make a ton of sense to look around DFW than right inside DFW.And yes, I would try a few different tools to get a rent estimate, not just Zillow:https://www.rentometer.com/https://www.biggerpockets.com/insights/property-searches/newhttps://www.neighborhoodscout.com/Neighborhood Scout has pretty good info on what returns look like for specific markets.

Specifically Encinitas?

If you recommend mediation, would you point to any specific mediation association?

I have not been able to verify that this has been enacted as part of the recent budget negotiations* (If anyone can provide some clarity or insight it is always appreciated.)

Also need to look into the purchase price, renovation budget, and then potential rents per month.

any thoughts The amount the rate drops per point is lender specific.

It is landlord-friendly, and specific pockets have gone upwards of 2-4x in the last 5-10 years.Areas like  the mid-market is a pretty hot and affordable.

It looks like there are about 1,200 listings in the "Village of Four Seasons" section near the Bagnell Dam.The entire area rates really low for seasonality, so you may consider how much a week in the summer will actually cost you if that's your "break-even" time.Happy to give you more data if you're eyeing a specific property or ZIP code.

Look at the demographics of your specific location to see if the rent is within 30--40% of income level.