This along with previous renting experience is how I determined the juice was worth the squeeze on my first investment property.

A number of us attend a small and fruitful meetup that Priscilla Z puts on. 

But make sure the 'juice is worth the squeeze' if you go down this path.  

The low hanging fruit is long gone in metro Atlanta. 

Those price appropriately (higher than motel) gets the juice. 

Such will attract families with pets.Wildlife - keeping deer, rabbits, raccoons, and other critters out.Relaxation, Dining, Yard Games, Vegetable Garden, Flower Garden, Fruit Trees, Patio, Deck, Gazebo, Yard lights, Hedge, the list goes on.

In our area, the local electric utility (PPL) has absolutely no sense of humor on this issue.We've managed an older property where a boiler's ignition (12 volt with step-down transformer, so not a lot of juice was used) was wired on a tenant's meter instead of house common area meter. 

You are right on your post.LLCs for rentals S-Corp for wholesaling (depending on if you are expecting to bring more than 40/50k)I don’t see any issue with wholesaling as there is no lender involved most of the time.Regarding the rentals, LLC might not be very fruitful right now as lender will hesitate to close on LLC unless you are using portfolio lenders.

Most people don't get started early enough.So, once people realize that "Yes", there is still a way to get the job done, perhaps some will actually take action and enjoy the fruits of their "real estate" investing.Disclaimer: I don't mentor and I don't coach but I do have a lot of fun buying properties "off market".

I believe it's much easier (enjoyable and fruitful also) to talk about real estate/success/etc. with successful people, whether it's family, friends, etc.