You absolutely should block Zelle for someone who is being evicted and require they provide certified payments in full. 

Not much capital is required just lots of Hustle. 

Do you require a renter’s insurance?

I have had two different property management companies in San Antonio and they both required to be named as an additional insured or the fees were going to be higher.

However, aligning that from the beginning will be key to you receiving the relevant information you require to know your portfolio is being managed correctly. 

Positive cash flow not required initially if it yields a return later.- Something nice enough (or something that can be rehabbed nice enough) to Airbnb and enjoy visiting.

There is no practical reason to talk to planning and zoning before reading and understanding this chapter in its entirety because you want to convey to the town official your plan and how it fits within the planning and zoning requirements. 

That region will require some risk mitigation, and would be better suited for a local flipper specializing in those types of properties vs buy and hold OOS IMO. 

A minimum of 480 sq. ft. of lot area is required per dwelling unit for the lot area in excess of 1,919 sq. ft.

Fine Print.You should never be required to use any closing service (e.g. escrow) provided by the flat fee service agent.