@Krystal Lozano,Building a portfolio to a 6 figure is definitely a long game. 

Unfortunately it's a game, and it's just gotten more and more convoluted since TX doesn't regulate Roofing, like foundation work, so anyone can grab a hammer and ladder to say "I'm a roofer!"

So many "investors" bury themselves in complex, expensive situations to protect themselves from some unknown threat to their non-existent business.Figure out if you have any shooting skills (or even enjoy the game) before spending money on $600 Nikes or an indoor basketball court. 

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

Currently, I have a weekly check in with my current contractor, but alot of time it is a chasing game.

Stuff I've Looked At & ConclusionInitially, I thought of looking into the foreclosure game.

A good way into it may be doing a house hack or live and flip then pulling the equity out in a refinance.Tons of ways to make money in this game!

Real estate is a slow game, but over time, it can help you build significant wealth.

Look, we were for most part playing a game of American Football for a long time.

The core principles in The Book on Rental Property Investing still hold up, but higher interest rates definitely change the game.