If you plan to be active and not just a partner in a larger multi-family deal, a SFR is a great place to start.  

Seeking portfolio lenders locally to begin multi-family investments as well as rehab/flip properties. 

Once I have become successful with the first property, of course, I will seek to invest into my second property, then from there I would like to add a few properties per year to my list.

You can check her comments on here, she knows her stuff and she's active in the real estate community.

We like large value add plays in these markets and very active in the DFW area.

How do I trust the information given by these essential pillars of out of state investing and remove the veneer of these representatives seeking their commission or monthly dues allotted to PM companies and effectively gather the data I need to move forward?

I'd like to get some honest opinions on seeking out some advice to see what seasoned vets think I should do.

However, he is currently seeking a new small business, so some source of income should be available within a year.

In other words, it only benefits a buyer or tenant to seek the help of a broker.

Very active investors on there.