Since I am a busy professional, I currently focus on turnkey or properties with minimal upfront repair costs/time. 

I currently own a successful business with no plans to exit for at least 5 more years.

Anyone out there in the same situation but found partners to grow their business. 

They said no since I'm a schedule C, since my business is part of my 1040 return.

Again nothing against the program but I believe there should be an actual INCENTIVE above these other applicants in order to get consideration.I can have a background and employment checked tenant in place in 2 business days start to finish so I need the section 8 process to be easier, faster and more profitable than that.They like to toute the whole "guaranteed" rent collection mantra but we all know that any good landlord with buttoned up processes who is worth is salt is not scared of NOT collecting rent.

I like to preserve my karma and grow my business. 

Depending on the owner's situation and using a variety of negotiating tactics, my business partner and I have been able to get significant discounts while buying properties from those owners directly. 

It's a hyperlocal business. 

Curious - please elaborate.Unless the major businesses in the DFW fold and collapse, I would be interested in hearing why you feel DFW, independent to any other Metroplex would 'decline significantly'. thank you in advance for your candor.

This method evaluates the business through taking the income minus the expenses and then dividing the NOI by the trading cap rate.