the local facebook groups and local realtors are a great place to start . they are able to populate reports for you by zipcode 

State: CA Property: DuplexLease Agreement: 12-months Hey Jose, I’m a local broker and manage over 100 investment properties.

Is there a local REI meet up or network of investors in Lubbock that I can tap into? 

House hacking with a multifamily unit sounds like a smart strategy,I'd recommend starting by checking out local market conditions and connecting with other investors nearby.

Locally the COVID relief fund is called CERA and it pays all back rent, 3 months of future rent and utilities.  

So people are still traveling in spades, more than ever, maybe just not to the same places, making this likely a local thing.More to @Jerry Calhoun's point on international travel being the hot trend now, the Booking.com CEO was just on CNBC giving an interview and he said that in the past two years their bookings revenue in the US has very much outpaced European bookings (which have lagged coming out of covid), but is seeing much larger growth in Europe bookings this year.

There is a local REI.

I'm looking to BRRRR in the Beaumont/Golden triangle area given the low price-to-rent ratios and availability of inventory below 100k.Would be grateful if any locals or investors in the area could share some pointers.

Whether you're buying or selling, consulting a local realtor is key to navigating the ever-changing landscape and achieving your real estate goals.

I do have a local group and have spoken at length with a number of people more experienced than me.