Books, videos, blogs, and podcasts are all viable options but how much time would I need to devote to this and how much conflicting information is out there?

As a new investor, I simply don't have the budget for ListSource.com or the like, with prices between $0.14 and $0.18 per lead.

I have heard mention of some investors contacting local title companies and having them...

- I maintain my W2 income job- My wife does the primary amount of work on the STR and logs 150+ hours in a calendar year (I see 100 hours listed in some sites, and 150 in others...)- We file our taxes as joint / married- Her tax deduction benefits from qualifying as a real estate professional from the STR can offset my W2 income. - She can use REPSTRACKER for thisI then of course have a plethora of other questions in terms of book keeping (tracking all purchases etc...) but I will save those for another time unless someone has the best offline resources I can start to learn from? 

Also, I was considering subdividing or CPRing the property into 2 lots, one property lot with the current retail building, and another property lot for the site of the future 6 unit multi-residential building.   

Often, the on-site agent will assist a buyer's agent who doesn't know much to get through the transaction because the agents on-site who work for the builder are on salary.

Content Marketing: Produce valuable content such as blog posts, market reports, or video tours to establish yourself as a thought leader in the industry.

Partially so I can buy some cool manufactured homes and place on site of a single family homes in single family zoning. 

Thank you  I personally refer to this article:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-to-screen-tenants

It explains the team that you should develop to have a strong foundation under you while investing remotely.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/core-four-real-estate-teamWhat market are you looking to invest in? 

Perhaps displaying it in a format like a TD Ameritrade or other investing site.