I don’t see any problem with this as if you ever read the book blue ocean strategy - this is our strategy.

My primary interest lies in the Houston market, but I’m open to exploring other areas as well.So far, I’ve read The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner and am currently working through The Book on Managing Rental Properties.

One more great reason to have a great accountant guiding you like these folks posting above!!

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

How stable have your bookings been over the year? 

If you are signing up for courses with big flashy words like: RETIRE WITH SECTION 8, HOW TO EARN PASSIVE INCOME OUT OF STATE, GET YOUR FIRST 10 RENTALS IN 1 MONTH -- PLEASE PLEASE do not give these people your time or your moneyThere are plenty of great books out there that will give you solid advice on how to invest, where to invest, and what to invest in for under a $100 bucks!

Professions that are booked out a long time typically are guarded.

In fact, I recently used one of the methods from the book—where Chris Voss talks about "going negative" to soften the blow of an offer and make it more palatable.

Someone see a needed book need here?

You seem very green, I would highly suggest finding a property management company to do this for your while you learn the ropes and how things work.However, you can also get a copy of "The Book on Managing Rental Properties" by Brandon Turner, and get some really good information.The main one's to consider are:Background check - totally clear, or will you allow certain thingsEviction history - totally clear, or will you allow if no evictions for last xx yearsIncome Requirement - usually 3x the cost of rentCredit History - totally clear, or will you allow certain thingsPets - yes or no, size, type, number of pets allowed, extra pet deposit/feeAgain, I highly suggest a property manager to assist you with this.