Anything that can help me get involved with hands-on experience I'll donate my time.I can also design and build websites, marketing materials etc (I'm a full-time professional designer and web-developer).If you are in the Houston area and have an opportunity for me to learn and give you a helping hand, please reach out!

Unless you want to start your own management company from the ground up I think it's a losing proposition on your pay per hour, legal liability, and overall stress.Find a reputable property management firm before going any further.

I would start out by talking to some reputable PMs in the area.

If you’re looking to invest full time, do some high level stuff (developing, syndications, etc) and make a career out of it then I would suggest you find a reputable, proven mentor and gladly pay them(within reason) if you believe they will accelerate your timeline to achieve your goals.

Start learning by reading about Self directed IRA from reputable companies.  

I usually consult an insurance company with high reputation so that I can have a more clear overview.

Sometimes this web sites comes through but majority of the time I get old phone numbers.

I recently came across a listing in a great location that has a reputable fast food chain leasing the main floor and has 7 individual units above  to be rented out.

Word gets around, kids talk, social media rules, you don't want the reputation of being a pain in the *** landlord, it will hurt your future ability to attract good tenants. 

I am now a very confident home inspector working for a company and I have established a great reputation with agents in my area.