There isn't a lot of strategy to just buying a new build.

Networking at local meetups and connecting with agents who work with investors sounds like a great strategy.

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

I specialize in STR & Co-living strategies.

so, you're maxing out debt service which makes it tougher to cash flow.with that said, no matter the purchase strategy, you should always make sure you're using actual numbers, and not random assumptions.for example - some people will throw out '10% for capex.' 

What’s your strategy ?

You'll make a lot of mistakes which will train you what to look for in a PM. 

People investing in Indianapolis have a far different strategy than people investing in SF. 

Here are a few strategies that might help:- Leverage Industry Benchmarks: Many investors use a percentage of gross rental income as a quick estimate for operating expenses.

Another strategy you can look into is building out an "in-law suite" or ADU.