Getting our feet in the door flipping has seemed so challenging I have even wondered if we should just buy a turnkey and rent it out to get us started, but I also recognize we have no idea how to be landlords so that is probably not a wise decision.

Sometimes it may be wise though to get one early if the property needs massive work and you need supporting documentation or if the banks value is too high and you need to do a value dispute. 

Even if you use a quit claim deed it is wise to have a title company handle the transaction and give you title insurance.

I'm also leary about getting into the landlord biz right now given the current state of affairs and part of me thinks holding out in case of a possible recession could be wise.

So for me having a few years of data as an average greatly undervalues my rental.Short version: Amenity wise yes compare, also compare for accuracy on rent calc.Hope this helps 

Fear of COVID is wise to a point, but don't let it be an excuse to stay still. 

If I choose to live in DFW, how wise would it be have all of my rental property in San Antonio, especially when I don't currently own any rental property in either place and have complete freedom to choose where to live and invest? 

That sounds like the best course of action for you to move the tenant.Having the tenants sign an estoppel cert is a very wise thing.  

They will need to go to court just like you would and will most likely demand either an empty house before closing or concessions on your end price wise to make it worth their headache.  

Yes, those are a few areas we are considering, just because we know that, as you said, they are stable areas, tenant-wise.