New investor from Los Angeles, California. Trying to learn

[Tim Neighbors]

I'm here to learn, looking for advice, tips, wisdom, and maybe to offer the same to those who may be even newer than I. I purchased my first 2 investment properties (both buy 'n holds in the Austin Area) this year. I have enough for a 3rd, but I'm trying to decide if I should do hard money lending instead, or invest it outside of real estate entirely so as not to put all of my eggs in one basket. The historically low interest rates tempt me to go for another home (probably in a different area), but I fear I may be too heavily invested in real estate if I do. Any suggestions? tips? general knowledge?

Thank you!

tim