This is in spite of getting numerous off market properties sent to my email.  

I need to make my first move so as to avoid analysis paralysis but I don't know how to go about it.I hope to meet a mentor(s) who can help me with my vision to own numerous single and multi family rentals to create cash flow, financial freedom, and a legacy for my family.

If you're set on investing out of state, I'd recommend reading this article by David Greene for starters: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-tea...If possible, it's a good idea to visit the market you plan to invest in to familiarize yourself with the area and it's also a good way to network.

I would check out the blog article 17 Questions to Ask an Investor-Friendly Real Estate Agent.After you have your questions ready, I'd recommend using BiggerPockets Agent Finder to match with a local, investor-friendly real estate agent who can help you find, analyze, and close your next deal.

Let me read your article, I just started looking into Solo 401 so need to get more educated here :) 

Here's a recent article from ISS:https://www.insideselfstorage.com/development/busting-9-common-misconceptions-about-self-storage-development

There are a ton of good articles on this site about "House Hacking" and my good friend @Ryan Thomson knows more than anyone I can think of in the space.

For the past 8 years, I've faced numerous struggles while trying to establish a new life on my own.

The Real Deal has some articles on multifamily deals in Texas going south.

or doesn't (like the talking heads know the future).I look forward to a stable year in 2024, with growth according to the article below!