I actually just wrote an article on this for my blog.

There are several articles here that make mention of real estate development resources and people who are member here on Bigger Pockets who have more knowledge and information than myselfhttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/category/r...Have a great day

The good news is, the best way to learn is from mistakes!

Several big companies like that in DFW area.   2012-c was owned by Silver Bay.https://www.housingwire.com/articles/39386-massive-single-family-rental-merger-tricon-capital-to-acquire-silver-bay-realty-trust-for-14-billionMany of these had hundreds if not thousands of houses in DFW. 

Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessSeeya around!

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Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideSee you around the site!

You might want to back up a little and not accused the HML because you are the one needing the funds and bad news travel fast if he put the word out on the streets you might not get anyone to help you.Joe Gore

@Jay Hinrichs : This is great news !! 

If not check back later to see if things have changed.This is a long road but the good news is you're heading the right way.