Starting off you will not do a zero sum investment plus get other people to invest.  

With the new landlord/tenant ordinance that allows the tenant and extended amount of time to renew, this has encouraged prospective tenants to lock in leases for Fall 2022 term starting as early as last November.

However, I’m open to exploring opportunities in other cities or markets if the numbers make sense and align with my investment goals.If you know of any deals or markets worth considering or maybe even a deal lines up, I would love to know of it!

You're off to a bad start if you must create a poor perception of other options to make your concept look good.  

Maybe one the contributors on BP will see your message and start something like that.  

I have been in property management for 20 years, almost 3 years ago I moved to Birmingham AL to start my investment journey.

Great start to your investing journey! 

When I was starting, I focused on building my network, attending networking events, and was fortunate to find a mentor.

It sounds like you're starting with a chicken or an egg already.I'm talking about pulling comps for every property for sale in any specific area, and then just looking at the ones that have the best opportunity.  

Just starting out.