If the numbers are close than you are in the ball park.

You are smart to pump the brakes on scaling, but keep at the learning aspect as you guys figure out what the next step is.

Issues to think about are shared walls (if you're renting to nurses they need QUIET in their off hours), parking and how easy it is to get to/from work in your area.

I have no units in South Park but 1) 3 of my 4 STR units had significantly higher vacancy than 20%.  

By the way, the park is in Silsbee, TX and the house will be moved to another property in Silsbee.   

SpaceX now has a rocket testing center right outside of Waco, Amazon is currently building a huge distribution center in Waco, and BSR Surf Resort & Cable Park built the #1 wave pool and cable park in the world, making Waco an international surf and wakeboard destination.  

You could be a private investor for a house flipper, but then you would be the bank and I am not sure how that would sit with your faith.I would park the money in index funds if you can't do syndications just because you are restricting the possible use of your money in real estate.

I live in the Austin area and have one rental property in Cedar Park. 

But park anywhere near the Superdome and your car's windows will be smashed or you will be carjacked and possibly killed.

Consider all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.