Feel free to give suggestions to increase my success in real estate investing.

I personally would suggest raising the rent and adding in a higher Vacancy buffer, especially if you check the local rental rates and see its plausible based of comps.

I am looking for suggestions on some areas around the greater Dallas area that one could consider as candidates in order to start a "real estate career".  

any suggestions would be great!

He should review your contract first.

While you're learning and saving up for your first true investment property I would suggest analyzing deals all the time, even if you can't buy them.  

I am currently focusing on my overall financial literacy so I read a book a week or more.Any advice on where to start or book suggestions are appreciated.

So I am new to the site, and thought I would get some feedback regarding the lending process and flips.

There are some creative ways and I would love to hear from people on their experiences.

I have been involved wi...

@Mike Hurney thanks for your suggestion, though I confess I'm not sure what I should have said differently.  

For example, that home did not have washer/drier, refrigerator etc and has wall cooling (a couple of them have to be replaced) and few minor replacements and siding needs little work as well.Any suggestion would be helpful.Regards,Prabodh