That's how it works here in Nevada anyways and I assume it would apply there as well but you may want to ask someone specifically practicing in Texas. 

I have been trying to find ways to give myself an edge and one of the ways I’ve been researching is SEO.

To practice social distancing, I prefer to not meet them in person.

Also, they will limit your rehab cost budger/amount ( If they are practicing good business morals, a HML won't/shouldn't let a newbie get in over their head with regards to rehab, unless they want to foreclosure on you, which is sad but true).

I will share my secret SEO strategies with you 2!

Yes, Get started on a website, and start working on SEO.

I am just getting started in my real estate journey and I want to learn more/practice underwriting deals! 

SEO is best bang for your buck no matter how you spin it.The downside on SEO is that it takes time.So the best strategy is getting a website, make it absolutely credible, then drive paid traffic to it for instant returns.

Cash flow is generally better with the MFs from what I have seen though, and you eliminate a portion of the risk as far as vacancy factor is concerned - so that is a good consideration to think about.Pretty standard practice I have seen these days amidst Covid is for the tenant occupied properties to require contract before showing, just to eliminate a lot of in-and-out out of respect for the tenants and their families.

I am currently looking for multi-family in my area in attempts to practice analyzing deals, and My real estate agent knows my goals and sends me some listings.