The BiggerPockets community has excellent book recommendations, such as The Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner.

I'd break down residential real estate like this (definitely some subjectivity here):A class area= High year-over-year price appreciation, excellent public schools (elementary school ratings are the most correlated to higher real estate prices), little-to-no crime.

I have a calculator (semi-ugly but effective excel sheet) I use to look at the numbers on all 1031 exchanges I’m considering.Let me know if you want help with the calculations

I hope you are working with an excellent agent or broker, they can create leverage and opportunity for you while protecting your interest. 

I may have to Teak my strategy in light of the excellent advice you provide here, Henry.  

His staff was equally welcoming, and my business partner and I signed up for his in-person workshops for 2025—it was an excellent deal.

Like @Pat Aboukhaled already mentioned, he’s extremely responsive and has excellent market knowledge.

Due to the nature of the shorter lease terms, I am spending an excessive amount of time updating my Excel spreadsheet, MLS, business website, Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms.

Excellent realtor who also manages rentals here.

The resources and books you mentioned, like the BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide and The Book On Rental Property Investing, sound like excellent starting points.Prioritizing financial stability and eliminating debt is crucial, and I agree that a solid financial foundation is key to successful investing.