Here is a link to a REI networking event hosted by a local hard money lender I can recommend: https://noblemortgage.com/events/houston-real-estate-social/Quote from @Detrick Bell: Goodmorning BP family,I’m just now starting out my REI journey & I wanted to connect with those who are investing in the Houston market.

Get your social media profiles up, and make them look professional.

Work with a professional 3rd party PM who already manages dozens or hundreds of S8 units and is on a 1st name basis with the local case works/housing authority folks.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Networking with others will accelerate your learning. 

I've seen "professional Tenants" use this move several times.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

In the Lincoln City/Newport area there is a lot of hidden potential for MTR or medium term rentals (furnished 30 night+) as there are medical and coast guard professionals that need long term, convenient housing.

@Dan Barth I would have a professional do the mold test that is certified to do so, these home tests are bogus and almost always produce some sort of mold.

Then great property management (professional or self) is crucial.