@Guenevere F.When I started in rental property investing, I found it crucial to set clear goals, leverage existing skills, and focus on scaling gradually.

They do exist.

When they do, they are typically covered by insurance and settled outside of court.The odds of a landlord being sued for a large enough amount that it eats up their insurance, the equity in the investment, and their personal assets is almost non-existent.

There are so many gurus online pushing 0 down loans, and it simply does not exist if you have no experience, assets, or reserves.

Here are the playersMe - OwnerOG Developer - Original Developer that improved property before I purchasedNew Developer - New Developer currently building a new subdivisionWater District - Own the vacant land that my sewer line runs acrossCity - Well, The cityTimeline:2007 - OG developer purchases large 1 acre lot with an existing house with the intent to subdivide and create a small PUD.2008 - Improvements are made (new street, sewerlines, storm, power, water) are brought into the subdivision. 

@Travis Boyd Outside of instances where FHA or other extremely advantageous financing options exist I am a proponent of the LLC for investment real estate although the liability piece is overstated.

Not as saturated as other markets. 

Existing mobile home parks are in high demand for all investors large and small.

There are just so many existing pipeline right-of-ways that you cannot physically find an undisturbed site big enough to be worth it near Midland proper. 

You need someone who clicks with you personally before engaging in a mentor/mentee relationship with the dedication and stress that may be involved.Where to find a mentorStart by looking within your existing network.