Quote from @Cloey Green: I am finally choosing to start on my REI journey.

However, they are full of legal jargon most landlords/tenants can't understand and they miss a lot of things an experienced landlord would recommend.If you have a landlord association, join them and start with their product.

PS I’m all for buying real estate , but we know that having a  job can be a blessing for many people starting out. 

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Quote from @LaShon Evans: Looking to get started this spring with the purchase of my first SFH for a LTR situation. 

You manually dial until you start making money. 

But since you're in texas, I'd start with Bank of Texas.

I will try and get answers for the questions, but eventually if the risk is more, probably move away from the deal.

I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area. I'm eager to learn about how to find and fund properties that help my family financially and m...

That’s a great move—starting early with analyzing deals will put you in a strong position when you're ready to buy.Since you're open to other markets in the Southeast, I’d definitely recommend taking a look at Chattanooga.