Spouse and I are small time real estate investors, we are looking to do some fix/flips in Texas.

Self storage syndication post.  

All North DFW has the highest appreciation while South DFW will be giving you the better cash flow.If this is your first rodeo, then I would suggest to be close home if you are also planning to self-manage.Then the age of the properties and access to highways.

Pre-approval for a mortgage and self-managing your first property can help you build momentum.Good luck!

Don't use overly rozy projections based on self-management and renting it out forever.2) Higher risk - how do you know which tenant caused the damages or brought in the bed bugs?

For someone who is self managing a portfolio of rentals, any recommendation for bookkeeping books?

I am self managing so that's the issue here. 

Are you planning on self-managing or do you need to hire a property manager?

Self storage will have different networks and nuances than multifamily or office or retail.  

To piggyback on Jay's point, generally speaking I think the kind of personalities that are really good at real estate are the opposite of the kind of personalities that are really good at self promotion and presenting.