I could answer all your questions but just check out the YouTube channels, it's all on there as well. 

It's very true, most investors are clueless on this, they think marketing is doing some mailers, or radio spot, maybe a website, no no no, those are for most part just campaigns, calling those marketing is like considering a car is the sum of a tire, it's just 1 part of the whole system. 

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

Does that mean you have a blank check to go out and buy everything?

Where to start:Just a couple of considerations:Residential...you could possible get a check on a lease in a week or so from the day you start, probably not common, but potential. 

Get one with checkbook control so you can invest as quickly as writing a check or in your case doing a wire transfer from you solo 401k account into a brokerage account at Vanguard or wherever you want. 

Always check your lease as to what it specifies, AND if your area has any tenant bill of rights that specify this notice further.The Notice To Quit, is your 3 day notice to pay rent.

., you can also check out https://www.rentometer.com/

Houston's diverse, and the real estate market is buzzing.Check your budget, how much risk you can handle, and what you want from the investment.Montrose, The Heights, Eado, and Museum District are buzzin' with mid-term rental potential.Research the neighborhoods, check the rates, and do the math on costs before diving in.

If not, check with local lenders (community banks, etc.) and see if they have a better option than the lenders you are dealing with.