Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

@Chloe Salcedoi'd start with a house hack.

Ah yes, I own property in Tulsa but actually also have a real estate automation company with nationwide coverage - I started adding markets to the list to illustrate the range of areas we cover but should definitely add Tulsa to the list as well!

I started investing real estate in 2022, and own a couple of doors in South Jersey.

If you don't own a primary, that's the best place to start on this journey. 

Hi Varun, if you're serious about getting started in this space let's connect! 

Over the course of using Bigger Pockets I have had very degrees of opinions on who I should vote for concerning a post.When I first started using Bigger Pockets, I was too naïve to even think of voting for someone that took the time to answer one of my post.  

With the fires in CA, you can expect materials and contractors to become even more expensive. 

A lot of newer investors want to get started in Real Estate and then turn the riskiest type of investment. 

For connecting with local resources like mortgage brokers, investors, and agents, the Austin Real Estate Investors Association (REIA) is a great starting point.