Aram Hi Aram,Partnering with a consulting company that offers comprehensive support can be a great way to streamline your investing process, especially as a newbie.

In the Seattle market, condoizing costs around 15K (survey, site plan, recording fees, legal fees, HOA creation and coaching from lawyer, setting up utility sub-metering if required).

Fort Drum has its own housing site and I have had some success on there.

I learn a lot from this site and looking forward to be more engaged in the future.

They also have a pulse on who in the area has successful property management businesses (maybe themselves)3) Search direct booking sites in your area on google like "Vacation Rentals In Allentown" and see if websites pop up that are not airbnb or Vrbo you could reach out on.

It syndicates to all the same sites such as Zillow, Trulia, Homes.com and even Realtor.com. 

Look into local neighborhoods, be aware of market trends, and choose a site that complements your idea.And finally, accept the learning curve.

I also found a website that scans/monitors other sites for legitimacy, and it flagged theirs as likely a scam; d) I know of a handful of investors in my area who didn't learn through a program like this, but through their own networks and education (through REI networking events, getting their RE license, property management, books, etc); e) I started exploring BP's free and affordable (i.e. books) resources, and it turns out, these have been immensely useful and educational and allow me to move at my own pace. 

That’s a Huge distinction.https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamandrzejewski/2021/10/26/why...Why So Secret?

VRBO, Airbnb, and best of all, direct sites!