New to the community - could use some general advice

[Chris Martin]

Hey everyone! I am new here to the community and looking forward to learning from everyone. I am looking to begin building a real estate portfolio - thinking a house hack is the most realistic way for me to get started. While saving cash for a down payment and other costs, I've begun to dive into podcasts, books, etc to try and get the ball rolling.

My dilemma is that my W2 job involves a lot of moving and uncertainty of my location year to year, or even splitting parts of the year in different areas. Currently living in West Palm Beach, FL, and there is a good chance I will be in Texas by the end of 2023. I would be willing to have properties that end up being long-distance investments, but that thought makes me a bit uneasy as a beginner. 

Any words of advice on how to get skin in the game, while also being at the mercy of a constantly moving W2 would be greatly appreciated!