I am trying to continue acquiring properties using this method and also learning about other methods as well, but I wanted to come in here to seek some advice from professionals that I'm willing to learn from as I am barely starting my real estate journey.

One merely needs to materially participate in the STR activity. 

Affiliate MarketingAn experienced consultant can help determine a budget, which type or types of marketing to spent it on, your target customer, how much time per day you spent on online marketing, and coordinate a website, blog, forum participation, paid advertising, generic advertising, and measure the success of each campaign.For those of us who started 15 years ago, and tried each new market type as it unfolded, we have a pretty good idea of where to spend our money and time.

Thought it would be nice to start participating in the forums and connecting with others, so here we go!

Micro-Investing and Crowdfunding: How are these platforms changing the ways investors can participate in real estate deals?

I would appreciate feedback from forum participants as to which state is considered the best and why. 

Hi All,Interested in purchasing a STR this year, meet material participation rules/100 hrs, obtain cost seg and bonus depreciation.

I'd like to learn more about investing in storage facilities and I'd like to be a little more involved than participating in a storage facility syndication. 

Participate in regional seminars, networking events, and real estate meetings to broaden your contacts and make connections with possible private lenders.Present a Strong Investment Opportunity: Have a strong investment opportunity ready to offer to private lenders.

I barely think about my monthly income, since I make enough to cover my simple lifestyle.