If I try to combine everything into one, ol would that be viewed negatively to any potential client? 

Because you're new, it is a good idea to ask about the brokerage's agent training offerings and potential teams to join to get experience. 

Cash Flow Potential: Rental income from real estate held in an SDIRA flows directly back into the account, allowing you to reinvest and compound your wealth tax-advantaged.

Nashville is a fantastic market with strong rental demand and long-term growth potential.

Investing in  2-4 unit properties within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex would be ideal but I am also interested in other potential deals, that fall within the 2-4 unit range.

It can come from a personal investor who will negotiate terms, or potentially a piece of the equity.

Since then, we have been dedicating our time to learning as much as possible—reading extensively, analyzing potential deals, and listening to BiggerPockets podcasts.After careful consideration, we decided to sell our current home and rent instead, allowing us greater flexibility as we begin our real estate investment journey.

On a recent episode of the podcast, I remember hearing one of the hosts discussing this town as a good place to invest but have not been able to find the show notes. I believe it was either Tony or Henry Washington. A...

There are outlier circumstances and big-picture strategies that could potentially apply; but that's why they need to talk to someone about their specific situation. 

Good potential for appreciation/rent growth upside as well in the next 5-10 years in my opinion with the market still being one of the most affordable in the country.