I will probably do a mix of putting together investment property deals and land deals going forward but am curious about expanding and doing something different.I am curious from others who have left their W2s if there's any "I wish I had known this" advice - tax strategies since my income is way higher now than it will be next year, getting a performance coach, attending any particular conferences, etc.?

A LOT of investors assume they cannot qualify for the first approach, and or coached towards the DSCR. 

My only complaint is you do not get quite the consistency of 'cleanliness' every time because different people may be cleaning it from one day to the next, but my guests are happy with the conditions each check in and I simply go straight to the owner for any coaching or complaints that might come thru. 

Mike Baron was actually one of my real estate investment coaches when I started 9 years ago.

For that amount, I’d rather hire a personal business/ REI coach. 

Hi Timothy,Maybe volunteer to coach at a local High School or Community College.Wouldn't even have to be the same sport--coaching kids is coaching kids (Make a difference in a kids life!)

Happy to provide an initial coaching call to help you uncover your purpose, goals and the strategies to get there in the most efficient way possible.  

How much experience should a good coach/mentor have?

Pay for a coach or mentor when you get serious.

I recently coached wrestling at Northland High School for 9 years and I'd really like to invest in the area.I too get the text messages about selling my home but when I reply letting them know if be interested in deals that might not work for them I get crickets.