The best place for true private money is usually in your local meet-ups!

Meet with the one owner and show him how we are doing on thinning and trimming his trees.  

Quote from @Marshall Robins: Quote from @Patrick Roberts:Definitely makes sense - I haven't been on any Meta platforms for years but it might be time to dive back in.  

I'll be happy to meet and talk with you and explore opportunities to help you achieve your goals.

go to some meetups, meet some PMs and agents in person, look at some properties. 

It is an awesome platform and has been so fruitful in my journey in real estate and investing.

However, as W2 earners, these losses are considered passive and can only offset passive income unless you or your spouse qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS) by meeting the 750-hour and material participation requirements or STR is used.

We're not curing cancer; it's just buying real estate, doing some basic math, buying some furniture and kitchen utensils, maybe getting creative with some amenities, and listing properties on STR platforms...it's daunting when you're new, certainly a grind to get started, but it's not a mystery or puzzle to solve.

I understand that sending them a message through the platform may flag me for solicitation.

This platform is designed to greatly assist you in networking and gaining knowledge about real estate.