When you are ready to start investing and which markets(cities) you are going to be targeting, you can try to form a team by reaching out to realtors and property managers on the bigger pockets forum.

We were thinking of trying to own a STR property, but again given the difficulty in meeting requirements, it doesn't seem likely to be beneficial at all. 

I may try that approach.

I agree with @Mike Mosee on his numbers for Memphis, which is why trying to do a BRRRR of flip right away is tough.

Listening to the podcast, reading some books, and starting to try to connect with the right people.

There is a push to try to reverse the prop 19 clause that dictates prop tax being reassessed except primary to primary.  

I will try both and see which one is more effective in my case.

Trying to get one on the books for April.

Trying to learn everything I can.

i'm in the 10-15 unit market around that price point also. i offer max what i think the bank will value the property at, based on my OWN noi analysis and the going cap rate for buildings like it in the area. i'll try to get a discount on top of that / seller credit if the inspection report is trash.