I would choose class B+ area of Hsv any day over class B- areas of Austin suburbs.At least in Hsv, whoever is entering the market now, they can safely get 5-7% cash on cash plus a strong appreciation growth pretty safely, for many that is still a "Good" deal.

It's pointless to ask "what-if-I-fall" because you will 100%, I guarantee you WILL make mistakes, there will be failings, and as long as you mitigate them into a safe setting so they are survivable ones, like learning to ride a bike in a lawn vs out on a highway, or in REI using an experienced REI Realtor/Consultant and experienced PM's vs on own for everything, your going to get through it and be all the better for the experience. 

More difficult to see safe money-making opportunities, so it seems like, from my perspective, listings and contracts are being reported in small waves, as people dip their toes in. 

I feel like it's safe to assume that when most people see the letter in the mail it just goes straight in the trash anyway. 

Constant flow of tenants if one leaves and safe.

That doesn't necessarily mean it's safe or in good condition though. 

Good and safe street, good neighbors, good price

Give us tips on how to make a safe, legitimate loan with private lender.

Depending on how urgently you want to pursue, and how much of the negotiating you care to partake in, a realtor is gonna be a safe play.

You start in a playground.