My suggestion would be to read 1-2 books/articles in each space and then set up conversations with 1-2 investors in each space to truly understand what skill sets, etc... would be needed in each avenue.

Everything should be on the same design level.

There are people on the Internet who teach this skill for price- I don't have a direct recommendation, but they're out there.

Also look at the level of rehab of the comps, be careful not to do too much and work your lot fees into your holding costs.

Everyone has different comfort levels of what and where they buy, so you just have to decide what's best for you.Typically I say go north....north of McKinney, or draw a circle around DFW and invest on the outskirts of that circle. 

Most CPAs have the research skills and experience to sort out state-specific issues. 

You just don't have the requisite experience or skill set yet. 

You can always do it again as rates drop if they got down to that level.

I would work with an experienced agent where good negotiating skills were table stakes and that's their value proposition (they do it all day, every day).   

This hands-on experience helped us develop some DIY skills and boosted our confidence.In 2020, we bought a single-family home that we’re currently living in and rehabbing.