Quote from @Jacorion Williams: As hard as it may be to find and fund an investment property, managing it is far worse.

Do they always do it.

For example I know someone who has a $7 monthly sub-to class that from what I have been told provides 10X more information as is about "doing it" and not hype and mindset.Remember you are the average of the five people you surround yourself with, if you want to surround yourself with a bunch of people who have done nothing and just getting started great - I surround myself with people who have done 10x more than me so I can learn from them. 

There’s so much to learn here, and I’m sure you’ll find it incredibly helpful.

Governmental agencies do get involved, often very late in the game and often just having the guru agree to a “cease and desist” order

DFW is a fantastic market for multi-family investments, thanks to its strong job and population growth.

I know it won't help if 100 mile an hour winds come like in LA, but perhaps it could be a start..??

Do you have any reputable Hard money lenders you could refer? 

Feel the fear and do it anyways is one of my motto's also a very great book!

The only other advice that I would give is if your primary motivation is to save on taxes, don't do it.