Looking for potential "boots on the ground" in the Dallas market and surrounding areas.

Add statistics graphs so I can see the growth potential including population, employment, etc.

It also has a great potential for appreciation depending on the area you are in.

I TRIED TO PITCH IT TO FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO BUY AND HOLD, BUT THE INTREST RATES ARE SCARYING OFF MANY POTENTIAL BUYERS.

Add tax return preparation fees, bookkeeping expenses, bank fees, potential legal fees, and the major expense of replacing a major item, such as AC or water heater.   

Try looking into zillow/Redfin and see what your potential rents you can get near the neighborhood by filtering the bedrooms/bathrooms of the intentional property that you are planning to buy.

You could also try a simpler approach like surveys or just chatting with potential guests to see what they'd dig.

This could potentially get around that issue.

I've come to understand in the past few years that with my current skills there is somewhat of a cap on my earning potential.

If the properties are for sale, they have a price.Regarding buying rental with S8 tenants in place, you need to verify the following so you don't get scammed:1) Rent amount2) S8 / Tenant split of rent payments3) What utilities tenant is responsible per HAP contract4) Any security deposit (which is for damages, NOT unpaid rent).