Which ok, I get it, ACH cost money, BUT, RentRedi does not give the landlord the option to pay that. 

You will also need about 6 months of reserves deposited in a traditional financial institution rather than a crypto account.The next step is to find the target property and calculate the acquisition costs and costs of construction along with the after-repair value. 

Quote from @Dylan Webb: Have you talked to a lender to see what it would cost you?

.), inclusive of any renovation costs. 

Houston's diverse, and the real estate market is buzzing.Check your budget, how much risk you can handle, and what you want from the investment.Montrose, The Heights, Eado, and Museum District are buzzin' with mid-term rental potential.Research the neighborhoods, check the rates, and do the math on costs before diving in.

By the end of 2 years, I could save 50-60k for a down payment, closing costs, and reserves. 

I also suspect inflation will drive continued migration to lower cost of living / lower tax states.  

@Drake BackmanBigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax strategist specializing in real estate taxation.A good real estate tax strategist can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding a tax  strategist specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your tax strategist remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a tax strategist willing to work with you throughout the year.

I would guess an older home might be more cost to insure?

You magically get the seller to cover every single closing cost (A $12k gift, or a trick to get you to buy their problem.).