Don’t talk with your spouse unless they want to, not your friends or coworkers, not your family.  

I'm also open to flipping once I have some more funds on hand as I have some friends here I know that could help me with the right contractors to work with and start to make some money that way to get more properties.

There’s just something about owning a duplex or triplex that makes the numbers more forgiving...you’ve got multiple units covering your expenses, and if one tenant’s late on rent, at least the others might keep the ship afloat.A friend of mine once worked with a client who snagged a triplex down in Austin and ended up treating me to breakfast tacos after those first rent checks cleared.

I doubt that owner-occupiers would be the early users. 

That's why I think investors are not your friend, you want retail buyers.Have you talked to the neighbors on all sides of you? 

These can sometimes offer better cash flow, especially if you’re in a family-friendly area with unique features like extra square footage, an ADU, or flexible layouts.

I have California investor friends buying in Texas (Dallas and San Antonio). 

As a second generation Mexican,I knew no one in my family or close friends who did real estate.

I am creating an llc with a couple friends as we go into this new endeavor.

If you find a sublet-friendly co-op and it requires an "All-Cash buyer", there could be a good reason.The points you mentioned regarding co-ops are valid but do not apply to all co-op boards across this market.