There are many REI strategies, figure out the one that matches your funds, personal involvement, etc. 

I'd like to not "find out the hard way" if one of these sites are not a good match for me.The ones I'm considering are Propstream, Property Radar, ListSource, and PropwireSomething to note, I am looking to return to doing some wholesale deals, using criteria such as absentee owner, out of state owner, tax delinquent, vacant, liens, and pre-foreclosure..

The next big hurdle: You'll need to basically perfectly match either the loan or loans you lend on to the amount you pulled out to make that theoretical 5% spread on the arbitrage. 

I recall reading something in The Economist pointing out how these not-so-obvious markets often bring steadiness that flashier spots can’t always match.

Ask if your REI approach matches your financial and life targets.3.  

And a diversity of natural attractions and landscapes that no other state in the union can come close to matching.. 

The 1 behind closed doors and the tenant portal log doesn't always match.

Can you mix and match tenants to fill a larger space?

Can you generate custom reports in Buildium to match the Stessa required format?

Many people start out active because they want exposure to real estate and don't know that you can start out passive - you can effectively hire the asset manager and supply capital to the investment.You can have great success as an active or a passive investor - but it is important to understand the difference and to select whichever option matches your skills and resources the best.Good luck!