Hey Dan,I hear you on the challenges of profitability in certain markets, especially when tenant laws and taxes start cutting into cash flow.

$49 is a good price....much more than that for a national course in my opinion is a waste of money. 

A split level ranch in a standard neighborhood doesn’t cut it anymore.

More waste ground.  

Any advice to help me get started without wasting time and money would be greatly appreciated 🙏Thanks! 

I only mention it to warn you that there're MORE restrictions than just the "passive activity loss" rules that you must have heard of.One very important concept to remember, and a beneficial one, for a change: restricted (the IRS calls them "disallowed" or "suspended") losses are NOT WASTED.

to me its a waste by the time they alert you that someone has filed a fraudulent deed ext. its already done and your going to have to take action..

Curious what the more experienced folks here think is the best strategy given the current rate cuts happening.

The current rates already included the anticipated rate cut.

Here is an opinion: The increasing US deficit and US rate cuts will cause asset valuations to rise.