Networking is an excellent way to dive in quickly.

If you're ready financially, house hacking now can build equity faster, but renting for a year could give you more planning time if needed and there could be tax savings.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Nowadays, the internet has made it easier to network, reach a larger audience, underwrite deals, research a market, and have access to education. 

Talk w/ your cpa/financial advisors about those. 

I’m open to networking and look forward to making new connections here.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a CPA experienced in real estate investing in the Austin/Round Rock area? 

I've built my network through different industries but real estate is a common theme in our investment strategies.

What strategies have you used to find investors when you don’t have a wealthy family network?

This probably sounds a little like wholesaling or being a Realtor, and it is.If you don't want to spend $1,000's to build this out and take on the associated tasks, there are other, more cost effective, options.I'd recommend looking for potential deals via free (or low-cost sources) i.e. local meetups/networking, Courts (probate & lis pendens lists), Realtors, Wholesalers, properties for sale online (especially those with 90+ days on market), etc.All the best!

@Doronda PlacideJoin local real estate investor associations in your area and check Facebook for local meet-ups so you can network with investor-friendly agents or even wholesalers in your market that find deals