"Diving into real estate as a newbie—ready to learn, connect, and turn knowledge into deals.

Would it be a good idea to get a real estate license and work in real estate or are there other options to get in Missouri to get real estate experience without a license? 

I'm originally from Kentucky and moved to Palm Beach County to pursue real estate full time.

You mentioned W-2 income as part of a way to save on taxes. 

Do you have other ways to decrease your expenses or increase your income aside from real estate? 

@Frank Mongiello is a great choice for a real estate agent who works with real estate investors in South Florida and Central Florida

You can find an array of them that specialize in real estate here.

I am very interested in real estate investing and flipping (I have a decent amount of construction experience) I was wondering what some good resources are to look at when evaluating a property, especially in the Dayton / Cincinnati area.  

In today's competitive real estate market, having modern amenities can set your property apart, making it more attractive to a wider audience.

After that's under control, focus on increasing income through additional work at your current job, taking on a side hustle, or finding ways to increase income on your existing rental.At the same time, educate yourself.