Have multiple exits in mind starting with your first preferred method followed sequentially by the other exits prioritized if your first exit strategy isn't going to bare any fruit.

I'm excited to connect with all of you that I have now found through this wonderful website, and I'm looking forward to a future of collaboration!

I would love if I can get some words of wisdom on what I should prioritize doing first.

That would be a way to find like minded investors to meet and collaborate with. 

The power of collaboration and knowledge that is shared will blow your mind.

I've been searching around a bit for some real strategies we can start doing to "live on pre-tax" money, but haven't found a real list yet, so I figured we could all collaborate here. 

We set aside a portion of our gross rents each month (usually 15-20%) in a capital improvement account and then we can use that account to fund repairs like roofs, AC units, remodel of kitchens or bathrooms, new appliances etc.You will always find something to spend on , I would spend some time to prioritize your capital spending, and to plan ahead of time for big ticket items to keep your place in top condition.  

Is it that they're spending their money on other things and not prioritizing paying their rent first?

I would recommend looking them up on the state specific forum and prioritizing getting out to them to help build contacts.

Sorta stinks... but it would be probably too easy to deduct RE losses.Hopefully someone with more experience will collaborate (or correct) my statements...