I have excellent credit, $100k in savings, the lot value to use as collateral and about $500k equity in my primary residence. 

I have two excellent property management companies please direct message me for the info 

I specialize in investment property loans, and I’m happy to help you figure out which loan type would fit your strategy best.Also, regarding your question on meetups—there are some great real estate investment clubs in North Texas (Dallas REIA, for example) that host regular networking events.

Hi everyone,I'm a business owner based in Canada and I'm exploring the idea of becoming a real estate agent as a side hustle, with the potential to go full time if it’s a good fit.

Yes, I worked with an excellent real estate agent who specializes in investment properties.

So at least one state fits.

Another option, to echo what @Andrew Steffens said, would be if you're serious about this business it might be worth your time to work with a licensed property manager to learn the ropes, gain some credibility, and figure out if this is something that's a good fit for you long term. 

Yes, I worked with an excellent real estate agent who specializes in investment properties.

@Alan Asriants Excellent advice for anyone but especially newbies.

The RTP in RTP(no pund intended) will tighten up, this is an excellent market.