For strategy I'm leaning towards multi-family 4-plex units because I like the idea of consistent cash flow, and vacation rentals kind of turn me off because it's so seasonal and under attack from counties who have a housing affordability crisis (re:everywhere).

Plus, it is nice to be consistent as you acquire more properties and not have ten different colors you have to keep on hand.The kitchen and garage door are a little harder to decide because they will cost you the most.  

I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for the Starkville or Mississippi area in general, and what my team should consist of.

I am taking it all in can be overwhelming at times but I’m trying to keep a steady consistent pace... my question is I am just starting out I am having some trouble figuring out whether I want to Brrrr for my first property or house hack.

You'll stay current by actually doing work in the real estate space and you won't need any additional magazines or websites to keep you "alert" - a lot of the stuff online is just mist and useless noise.If however, you want to consume that kind of content for personal reasons/pleasure, that's an entirely different story.I think focusing on your market and doing what needs to be done every single day, consistently, will keep you more than up-to-date with things going on in real estate.

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data.

The biggest factor for most of the investors I see come to OKC is just that C class has much higher rates of return and you can more consistently find good deals!

In C class areas you can consistently hit the 1% rent to value ratio, so cash flowing properties are here.

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data.

But, like you have shown, consistently working towards your goals will make it happen!