Meetups are the best for meeting people of all trades in Real Estate and it’s a safe environment. 

Education is important, but I think the decision of how to invest money needs to hinge on how much capital you're likely to have to deploy to various activities and how much time you intend to invest actively managing deals versus selling your time into other productive endeavors. 

This is the part a lot of newer investors miss, but if you find a good neighborhood where very few properties trade then there won't be a market for you to find (or even know how to evaluate) a "good" deal. 

Key differentiators include storage space (attic or large closets), EV charging, and accessible backyards (not just an entry from the bedroom).3) Liya Mo - BTR REITS are trading at a premium to MultiFamily REITS, largely due to more exit strategies.

Sometimes, though, it can feel a bit frustrating when you see people in your own network making decisions that, well, could be a little more strategic.

Inspectors always make things sound really bad, that's their stock in trade.

It sounds like you’re building a strong foundation to not only find promising deals but also make confident, informed decisions along the way.We’re thrilled to have you as part of the community and can’t wait to see the projects you take on.

Even with the use of contractors, it is work managing the contractors and making various decisions.  2) value adds have risks.  

A house-hack is 99 times out of a 100 going to be a better financial decision than renting / buying a single family home - focus on finding a property in an area you like that is in general good condition. 

I imagine your ability to find a buyer to assume your mortgage will be there for a long time, so there's no need to make a decision right now.