New Investor introducing myself

[Wilmer Pena]

Hello Everyone, I always wanted to do it but I've chicken out both times I owned a home. Looking to invest in rental properties in the Phoenix, AZ  and Dallas, TX areas or anywhere in the Southwest. I currently live in San Diego. I am almost 46 years old, married with three daughters (20,17 and 14). My vision is to own enough properties by the time I am 66 years old and live off passive income from those properties. Will be traveling to Phoenix, AZ in 2 weeks and to Dallas, TX in a month. Any tips where to go from here will greatly help. thanks