However, I'm now reading Dave Meyer's book Start With Strategy to learn more about whether long-term residential rentals is even the best approach or if I should be looking into other strategies, in light of my overall goal.After Start With Strategy I plan to read Set For Life by Scott Trench, but what other recommendations do you guys have at the strategic level?

Quote from @Gregory Wilson: This depends on what level of control you can exercise over the W-2 employer.

The level of detail and info that James had was off the charts.

Multi-families offer more cash flow potential than single-family homes and are often easier to manage than a BRRR, giving you the chance to grow without the same level of involvement.Given your busy schedule and family responsibilities, a single-family or small multi-family might be a good start, letting you get familiar with property management while earning stable cash flow.

But you bring up a good point that supply could be at record levels if demand is matching that same pace.

I am not saying that to brag, the reason I say it is we all wish we could get into real estate at a younger age - but we are all different and depending on your level of risk, sometimes being patient is not a bad thing as its a marathon not a sprint.  

You could use a floor leveling product but check the square feet to see if the product covers large spaces.

If the exit is a DSCR refinance, you will be capped at 75% LTV based on your experience level. 

With all of that being said, I am excited to continue to learn and hopefully get to know many of you on a personal level as we learn and grow together!

So great levels of intelligence it does not take.