If there are any books, podcasts, or other resources that you’ve found invaluable, I’d love to hear your recommendations.And finally, if you could go back to when you were buying your first property, what’s the one piece of advice you wish someone had given you?

I would love to hear the details of your story on the podcast.

Why don't you do a LOT more research here on BP, via articles, books and podcasts, then apply what you've learned and then ask clarifying questions on the forums?

There's been a few Houston developers on Biggerpockets podcast episodes.One that comes to mind is Donovan Adesoro. 

Hi all,I've been listening to the podcasts, engaing on forums and analyzing deals for about 3 months. 

I did a podcast with Dan Lewkowicz, and he is an expert on NNN.

Read "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Greene and follow him on the David Greene podcast.

I believe any investing is a lot about you get what you give, but quick question- I’ve read and listened to a few podcasts where people claim they get fast cash flow once they invest in turnkey.

That's a super super good podcast epsiode- you should probably share it and give it five stars and all that jazz. :) You can't utilize bonus depreciation on anything <50% business use.

They think because they're posting and asking questions, reading books, listening to podcasts, that they're taking action.