Quote from @Patrick Henry: I'm trying to find a few individuals who have use Delta Build Services,  and/or Build 2 rent.

Now, if you listen carefully you will find that he too found some of the same things that others mentioned...no deals in Austin, prices were too high...but then he adjusted his approach and nailed it!

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

It is extremely rare to find a hard money lender for the down payment.

These groups are goldmines for finding mentors, reliable vendors, and other investors to learn from.Property ManagementChoosing the right property management company can make or break your experience.

I think right now is trying to find the right price to sell at to attract attention and get them liquidated faster is the MO right now.

Additionally, you can still find deals that will cash flow and hit the 1% rule and amazing appreciation potential. 

It's possible to find great tenants with thorough screening, but also be mindful if you're considering short-term (e.g., AirBnB) as it will expose your property to bad actors.Law enforcement and the legal system seem to operate quite slowly out there.

If you don't have enough money for 3.5% down, find a cheaper place to live and work hard to save up money.

But in general, your biggest risks are not necessarily what's the maximum rent you can get, but can you find a reliable tenant that will always pay and pay on-time.