I'm trying to start off with something closer to Houston as my first property, but will keep College station in mind for the future. 

Longer tenancies mean lower turnover and vacancy costs, so two single-family homes usually generate more reliable income and higher net cash flow than a fourplex.Vacancy risk: A fourplex has four times the vacancy risk of a single-family home.

Has anyone tried this paid program - Just Be The Bank: How WE Generate Passive Income & Wealth in Real Estate. 

Hope to connect sometime in the future! 

The experience was really bad as I was getting 1-2 year old leads to cold call that I knew had a 0% success rate and I do much better generating leads organically on my own.

Quote from @Matt Weddon: Really what generated this question was a section from Brandon and Heather Turner's Management Book, which has been incredibly informative and helpful.

Rock that for about 12 months and add some equity and then you could refi out to conventional so as you pay it down in the future the mortgage insurance will drop off.

Investing in short term notes with your SDIRA is a great way to generate income for retirement. 

Congratulations for thinking about your future.

Austin is a fantastic market, with its growing tech presence and vibrant culture, making it a great choice for your future career.