I will have someone to handle all aspects of the process.

Educate yourself on every important aspect of the field or industry you’re getting into and especially the product or service you’re selling/providing.

You will know automatically if the lender is trustworthy based on client remarks and closings. 

What specific aspects are you most concerned about?

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

I may be be biased, but it seems so much cleaner to handle in all aspects. 

@Autumn Kim There are certainly a done of deals on the MLS that look great until you read the remarks and see "no access, do not approach, squatter occupied", etc.

If you are in the neighborhood of San Antonio, I'd be happy to meet up and share my experiences with you and willing to answer any questions that I can related to the zoning, engineering, permitting, etc. aspects of developing in Texas. 

I've loved the entrepreneurial aspect of real estate investing.

One of the most important aspects of managing your property is ensuring you place solid tenants in your properties, which will alleviate problems down the line.