I just went through this last year, but after 20 years. 

Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

I have improved my vetting skills quiet a bit in the last year, so things are more stable now.

From what I’ve seen in Forbes, the infromation on market trends can also help pinpoint the best neighborhoods.One last piece I’d consider: do some legwork on rent comparables in the area so you’ll know your break even numbers from day one.

Early last year we started looking for our first tax planning partner.

If passive income and ease of management matter more than squeezing out every last dollar of equity, a turnkey property could be a great move for you.

Last I heard, they were pausing their "master lease" options and focusing more on regular property management. 

Very little cash flows at 7% interest with houses that have doubled in price over the last 5 years.    

I have been buying and dealing with Real Estate for about the last 30 years.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.