I hope you find these helpful.Landlording on Autopilot by Mike ButlerBP's own The Book on Managing Rental Properties by Brandon and Heather TurnerThe Unofficial Guide to Managing Rental Properties by Melissa PrandiI think it'd be worth the time to also look specifically at books or resources on how to manage property managers, as an out-an-state investor with regard to Texas.  

I am grateful for all I have learned already from being a part of Bigger Pockets!

Hard money is expensive, but most larger flippers have more resources and are not going to pay 15% and points on their money, I assume.Best,JTM

Welcome to Bigger Pockets @Ryan Campbell.

Looking for any networking groups that are specific to members of Bigger Pockets in the Dallas/Fort Worth area?

Are there any resources anyone would recommend to a note neophyte?

Read books, read all the resources on this website, get an education about this business. 

Hi Shawn,Welcome to Bigger Pockets. 

If you're located in Columbus, or Ohio I would love to hear about networking opportunities or resources specific to our city / state.Looking forward to getting to know you all!

There was a property we almost bought but at that time a few years ago, we did not have the experience nor resources to handle it yet.