We pulled the trigger on moving to Texas.

Wow, was that a loaded question,  I have done just this to help the owner pull the trigger if the owner is a little bit low on funds for the labor end of the project. 

It can get pretty complex versus long term rentals - I'd highly suggest using tools like AirDNA that has pretty sophisticated data and projections on STRS in every market before pulling the trigger

Just waiting to get the word on our move date from my husband's company before pulling the trigger on engaging with realtors and sellers. 

Hopefully I’m able to find something so I can pull the trigger on my first deal. 

This is the quantifiable data that operators need to pull the trigger on buying the high dollar items.

Also keep in mind depending on what time of refinance you do, there pay be a prepayment penalty that is triggered when you refinance again. 

I’m new to investing and have a flip with a big loss under my belt and am very fearful to pull the trigger again, but know that real estate is the way to freedom.

You can but you run the risk of triggering the due on sale clause.No need to have in an LLC.

You can consider doing a cash-out refi on one or two properties, but I’d also wait a while before pulling the trigger on that.