Make sure you have other exit strategies in place, Fort Worth allows up to 5 unrelated people last time I checked.

If so, what strategies worked for you?

Short answer: not legally, but they can get away with it.Long answer starts with a fundamental concept of our tax laws.

Proof of concept seems to be a key part of your strategy starting off.   

Are you leaning toward a specific strategy like buy-and-holds, flips, or house hacking?

My main focus is multi-family house hacking, but I’m open to other strategies as well.I’ve always had a passion for real estate and decided to move to a market with strong rental potential and affordability.

We most certainly encourage them to share their experiences, and it would actually be nice to see some support for newer investors who got their first deal done successfully, even if you don't agree with their specific strategy. 

I'm working on strategies to get financing for eventual BRRRR.

Any strategies beyond this would be appreciated.

Basically, the further you get away from the city the more potential for cashflow, but you're also dealing with a different tenant base that may be tougher to manage.