But I now plan to start here for sure and will be prepared to study up on each and every market component you mentioned. 

There's a very detailed case study on Roofstock by Jason Gines that was extremely helpful and allowed me to move forward with them https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/92/topics/468304-roofstock-case-study

Hello, I am trying to start investing in RE in Houston Metro area. Specifically SFHs buy and hold. I am trying to analyze deals and make sense of the numbers. Here is an example: SFH property listed for 135k that need...

If you have not, what would make you consider switching to this model compared to a more classic rental or Airbnb?

Option 2 is to study Apartments.com and see what’s in your area for unit sizes and mixes. 

I'd rather turn it into a nice patio area/study area (since it's in a college town).

In search of: mentor, coffee convos, real life walk throughs/case studies, relationship building, providing value.

I have always been very frugal in my life and studied up on personal finance once I began my career.

I have been watching, listening, reading, and studying about real estate for a long time always worried I didn’t have enough savings or knowledge to begin.

I've spent a lot of time watching and studying groups like BiggerPockets and Derosa group.