Great job and good luck to you!

Despite the extra requirements we had plenty of showing and very little vacancy. 

Here are some additional comments to add - please be sure to read the last comment regarding making contributions to both an IRA and 401k.Can I set up a SDIRA if I have full-time job?

To avoid reducing your lifetime exemption, you could gift equity incrementally, but this requires proper legal structuring (e.g., fractional ownership transfers).

Take care of the hard job first.  

A smart seller/listing agent will likely require a large EMD to tie you to performing on your offer, so be prepared for that. 

Yes, Oklahoma is a great market to consider, especially for multifamily properties:Affordability: Oklahoma City (OKC) and Tulsa have duplexes and small apartment buildings within a reasonable price range.Landlord-Friendly Laws: Makes property management less stressful.Stable Cash Flow: Properties in Oklahoma often meet or exceed the 1% rule, providing consistent rental income.Growing Economy: Both cities are seeing population and job growth, boosting demand for rentals.Tips for Getting Started:Do Your Homework: Use tools like BiggerPockets calculators to analyze deals and ensure cash flow.Focus on Neighborhoods: In OKC, check areas like Yukon, Edmond, or Midwest City.

It would be best to befriend a local contractor or even help one out on a job to see any differences from your past eight years doing it in another country.

We also have investor loans that only require 5% down on new construction investment properties.

I was also going to ask if you'll have access to the property - many lenders will require an appraisal.