You can still rent an apartment or house after bankruptcy, but you should take some important steps.

Some debts not protected by federal and state debt collection laws.

If you gambled with credit cards to try and win big to get out of debt, your debts might possibly be dischargeable.

While the Dallas-Fort Worth market has not seen the significant drop in value of other markets, like Fort Myers-Cape Coral, Florida where the market is down a staggering 59.1%, this still may not be the best time to sell your home.
If you are struggling with payments already, and looking to sell your home for financial reasons, you may find that even a slightly depressed real estate market puts you at a greater risk of foreclosure.