If you plan to invest out of state for you first deal it will also be essential to build your core 4: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...Happy to connect if you have more questions! 

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...I invest locally in Columbus, Ohio

If you decide to go the out of state route it'll be vital to connect with local professionals in the area and build your core 4: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...  

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...I invest locally in Columbus, Ohio

For instance, if you are a hard drinking man, partnering with another man who drinks as much as you do, maybe even the same brand, might workout better [be easier to work with and make you feel more comfortable along the way] then a tea totaling person.Maybe look for someone who shares your background.

Different people read the tea leaves differently

Biggerpocket's David Greene has a helpful article on assembling your core-4: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...BP is a great platform to connect with local professionals and build your team. 

I would like to set up a meet and greet in my area with pizza and tea at the "Native" in San Marcos.

Knowing how far you are willing to go and also building a team to include a Realtor, Property Manager, Contractor, and Lender should be prioritized.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...

You will need to get a local, rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...I invest locally in Columbus, Ohio