However, there are lot more experienced investors at that meetup compared to a lot of the OC meetups I have gone to.

I currently have 100K in the bank doing absolutely nothing and I want to get the best bang for my buck in terms of properties/investment.I figured that if I am able to invest 100K outside my state, I would be able to buy several properties and put them to work for me compared to just buying one here in NY. 

Sounds like the properties would fit traditional financing.  

I'm a numbers person, so my strategy would be to create multiple scenarios and compare them side by side, looking at how long and how much it will take to move you closer to your goal.

To quickly evaluate a a deal where there is no asking price, I usually look at capex required, adjust the property taxes (based on comparable sales) and perhaps play around with the vacancy and reserves.Is there anything I am missing?

Do anyone in Texas a process or flowchart to payoff hard money loans (used to purchase rental properties in Dallas Texas) with traditional loans?

Not sure if you are looking for private or traditional lenders, but Lima One Capital is a private lender that does 30 yr loans on investment properties.   

The BP calculators are a great resource as well as looking at comparable rents in your area.

HELOC generally with low closing cost or no closing cost but interest rate is higher compare to cash out.

If you have not, what would make you consider switching to this model compared to a more classic rental or Airbnb?