Third, I'll check in my resources to see if I can recommend an agent.

@Zach Howard some copy & paste advice below:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

For those of you who are seasoned investors, I would greatly appreciate any recommendations you may have.

I would recommend considering conventional financing until you reach Fannie Mae's limit of 10 properties, then consider either a portfolio loan, and start your race to 10 again, or look at DSCR at that time. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

If you need any recommendations for estate attorneys or CPAs in San Diego, feel free to send me a message.

What service/provider might you recommend.

Are there any resources that you'd recommend?

That said, I highly recommend speaking with a local professional in the DFW area to get insights tailored to your specific goals.

I highly recommend the coaching.