Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

I will,take care of the high potential equity based leads.I advertise on radio, TV, direct mail to commercial owners, and make offers on expired listings.I don't think you need a partner unless you feel you lack some education or skills that another can provide.I would keep it simple, I use a system that I developed10 years ago, it is call Control and Roll, control properties and sell at public auction.

We both work full time so this will be a side venture. 

I want to venture into real estate investing investing.

From quick calculations in the South Houston area and other standard numbers (8% vacancy, 4.5 interest and 25% down, 10% maint), I'm guessing you should be cash flowing at 300 per month as long as you do your own property management and control maintenance costs. 

I would not buy them as a package..because  you will then be subject to rent control.

Since I was 17 I wanted to learn about investing in real estate but the fear of losing money took control of me.

The difficulty (but fortunately the one you as the broker or investor have control over) is the location of the new property.  

Best of success in your OKC ventures!

Which doesn't necessarily mean quitting, but maybe just a venture in real estate as a hobby/side job for the time being.