Looking forward to watching the journey :)

Evan - I am at the same point in my career/journey, and moving to the DFW area in September.Would love to go to a few meetups with you and work collaboratively on building a strong network, learning the market, and preparing to investment in a first property. 

It sounds like you've been on an exciting journey already, especially with converting your primary home into a rental.

Keep reading, listening to podcasts, and learning from others' experiences to refine your strategies.Consider Your Financing Options: Explore different financing options, such as conventional loans, hard money loans, or even partnering with other investors, to find what works best for your situation.I'd love to connect and share more insights as you embark on this journey.

If anyone has experience or is getting starting buying properties in these locations and wants to connect to use each other as resources for this journey, hit me up.

So I'm only one deal into my REI journey.

What are the best tips and strategies you would recommend for someone like me who is just beginning their journey?

Hi- I am new to the REI journey- here to learn how to master the multifamily REI

I like what @Travis Biziorek said that any strategy can be smart as long as you understand the risks.I personally decided to start my investing out of state journey by working with a few turnkey providers. 

Hope this helps you in your REI journey.