It could take years of sacrifice and saving to get into this game and most people don't want to wait that long.  

Since you already know the metrics in the fix & flip game, this might be an avenue for you to consider.

This is my first personal mortgage so I'm trying to learn the game.

I ASSUME you’re talking $400+ in extra expenses for providing water, power, sewer, gas, internet, communal area cleaning, and exterior maintenance.

Once you’ve made all of the rookie mistakes and have your SOPs in order, you can go invest out of state with a game plan.

You want to focus on markets that work with your plan and also where you have a personal connection with someone, even if you build that on the internet.

Real estate is a long-term game, and your patience will pay off.Since you’re a dentist, you may have a busy schedule, so consider working with a good property manager.

Real estate prospecting is a numbers game, so the key is to keep reaching out, tracking your progress, and refining your process along the way.Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm more ideas or chat about prospecting strategies!

All it does is it aggregates information available on the Internet plus data fed into it by its "trainers."

Plus the challenge with mid term is you are generally on the hook for things like internet, utilities, etc.