Hopefully with the upcoming rental market you will get better vetted tenants in AR. 

These numbers suggest this could be a strong buy-and-hold investment, assuming the market supports your rent and expense estimates.Good luck!

If you are willing to live in urban areas you may want to talk to a local bank in your market and see if they have any incentives or grant loans for certain areas.  

Not familiar with those markets, but here is my experience starting at 22 and what I regret after house hacking twice: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...

Each REI investor will have definitely grown either in knowledge, experience, or current market situations since their last podcast.I view the BP Forum posters as the free/easy entry into BP product lines. 

I don't know about other areas in TX, but I keep a close eye on Austin-SAN corridor, and I'm familiar with the market in Kyle, New Braunfels and NE San Antonio.

If you have a lot of family in OK, that can be a great place to start assessing since you have dedicated boots on the ground, as well as a reason to visit.Don't overthink the analyzing of markets when you are still figuring things out.

I’d encourage you to think outside the box when sourcing off-market properties rather than simply replicating someone else’s strategy—what works for them may not necessarily work for you.Additionally, connecting with real buyers who can close on deals is crucial.

Those are all going to be good market.

This is especially crucial in urban environments where every inch counts.Enhancing Market AppealIncorporating elements that attract tenants—like natural light, flexible layouts, and sustainability features—can significantly increase a property's desirability.