Here's why:Affordability: Your $180K-$200K budget works perfectly here, with plenty of single-family homes and duplexes in B or C+ neighborhoods.Cash Flow: Rent-to-price ratios are excellent, with many properties renting for $1,500-$2,000/month.Landlord-Friendly: Oklahoma has straightforward laws that make managing rentals easier.Economic Growth: Both cities have diverse, growing economies, fueling rental demand.Low Taxes: Property taxes and costs are some of the lowest in the country, boosting returns.OKC and Tulsa also have strong investor networks to help you build a boots-on-the-ground team.

Most billion dollar portfolio holders have there assets listed on their company website or are out there promoting their business through their assets one way or another.

I've been running no-pitch meetups since the pandemic where we started online and it takes a lot of vetting and not over-promoting.

Yes, full access, so not outsider uninformed of what's being said, taught, promoted, and NOT said, taught etc.. 

With a large and diverse population, there’s a steady demand for rental properties, particularly in the affordable price range.

Secondly, tiny homes promote a minimalist lifestyle, encouraging reduced consumption and a greater appreciation for experiences over material possessions.

One last thing, you can join a group on Facebook, specifically for wholesalers (legal) and promote your business.

Pros: Diverse job market, low unemployment, great resilience during recessions, nice appreciation, 1% rule can be hit if you look hard enough, great economy, good schools, Midwest nice.Cons: Extreme weather at times (hot/humid summers, tornadoes/hail, brutal cold in Jan/Feb), high insurance premiums, property taxes also really high.

In general, Cohan is overhyped by gurus who mis-promote it as a loophole for people who do not bother to keep records and receipts.

There are small communities in Texas where the 3 or 4 small brokerages in town just keep a list between themselves or have created a Facebook group among themselves to promote their listings.I have run across a few Brokers over the years that just worked with buyers in the purchase of HUD/VA foreclosures and were not Realtors and therefore not members of a Board/MLSHowever, in any MLS that I have been involved with if the Broker is a member of the MLS, all of their agents are also required to be members.