I'd recommend to reach out to Michael Estes here in Austin - he may be a great fit to help you with what you are looking for based on your goals/anti-goals listed aboveMichael EstesTexas RE Broker License #494994www.trendRE.com

I recommend looking at B neighborhoods up in your local metro.

Any recommendations?

Cash out refinance is usually recommended if you are lowering the interest rate.

Anyone have any recommendations?

all their info, tips, etc., can be found here on PB and Youtube for free.  

Hey all, first post here and excited to be a part of the community.I would like advice from experienced investors on their recommended incorporation structure for a business that will raise money from external investors to use in funding equity requirements of lenders in in fix/flips and BRRRR rentals. 

I'm sure BP will have some good insights, nonetheless I also recommend going on facebook on local investor groups and asking them there. 

Any favorite online tools or resources you can recommend?

I also recommend jumping into a renovation over new construction so you can get a feel for the work.Alternatively, you can also jump into a property where you can add more units and that can help you ease into it as well since you'll still be collecting money while you pull permits.