I also have a ton of property management experience and offer tenant placement.

Also, how effective is their CRM—does it integrate well with other tools, and does it offer automation for follow-ups?

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

There are also Graduate Degrees specific to Real Estate (Johns Hopkins offers and M.S. in Real Estate and Infrastructure).

Regarding the BRRR strategy, that is the way I have scaled my portfolio but I also built a direct to seller business which allows me to make offers on property using the following guidelines.  

I was a student they offered to sponsor a deal for and it has cost me everything, literally. 

As for offering subject-to financing, this is something that can be advertised under 'seller financing' in our local MLS, and there's investors that search specifically for listings with that marked, so that should introduce your property to a new set of buyers that may not have considered it before.

I work with several private & hard money lenders who specialize in funding BRRRR projects and can offer more flexibility and quicker turnaround times than traditional banks.

Ask the seller if they can offer seller concessions to help cover your realtor fee.

It offers a user-friendly interface, robust automation features, and solid reporting that many find invaluable.