Recently, my husband and I sold our home in TX with one objective - to kick off our real estate investment journey.

You sell the property and owner finance it.1) sell property 2) create note/mortgage/deed of trust (depending on state); I would still accept a certain amount down, and take care to notice usury laws of your state. 

I am new here in Bigger Pockets and I purchased a rental property in San Antonio, Texas back in 2019 with little knowledge back then, in real estate.

Consult a Real Estate Attorney: Given the proximity to the closing date, consulting a real estate attorney may help you navigate any legal implications and ensure your interests are protected.4.

@Kathy Creighton-Smith, the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) is the metric that captures the entire picture of the total return of owning real estate. 

Real estate professionals, what’s the most painful or repetitive part of your job that you wish you could automate or eliminate entirely?

OMG I can't tell you how disappointed I'm from real estate agent which is really a thing I don't wan!!!

Be careful with these transactions and get advise from a knowledgeable real estate attorney who works with these to make sure all steps are taken to property protect yourself. 

Look in the events tab for Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing.

Think a bunch of local commercial real estate agents or residential agents who are in the industry talk about what is needed...