This is critical.

Any tips or insights would be greatly appreciated!

This is useful information but much more useful would be a look at the pitfalls.

Any advice on starting out on this in the Houston or Katy market?  

Online platforms like Zillow, PropStream, and Auction.com are worth exploring, and don’t forget to check out local real estate groups for deals and partnerships.Since you’re in Racine, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin and Milwaukee REIA are great resources for networking, finding contractors, and learning about funding opportunities.

Is this like LA metro where no one really uses metro line? 

A lot of big developments are happening here and this is the fastest growing places in Alabama.

It even gave suggestions on what I could improve based on what my competition is offering.Link to the operator in action is here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C1uTqgWGfs3AMsUdDWd0FOTbVFM...Quick tip: don’t pay the $200 for this just yet.

(if this makes no sense to you, research the 80's)Yes, fundamentals apply like compounding returns, proper use of leverage, appreciating assets etc etc, but the specific's of the how-to's, the "plays" one runs, how you play the game, it's a different game than '19'. 

Adding 1-2 doors this year would be awesome.