You should state what you want to accomplish and why, so people with those skills might take an interest.  

Sometimes emails go to spam and simply some people just don't check their email religiously like the rest of us.

Also I have seen people paint copper white to make it look like pex or cpvc. 

We are planning to purchase a home and convert it into a community living space for people in recovery.

There are some really scummy solar sales people out there that tell homeowners they can get solar “for free”.

Most people are happy just to not take a loss each month. 

You'll have a property manager do the management (so you being close to it is not needed).Yes there are risks for some people to go out of state but if you learn the techniques like I have, you'll see it's actually easier and far less risky.

I’ve been in this space for a long time, coaching and investing, and I love helping people get started.

Being clear about what you want to do from the start not only helps you stay on track, but it also makes it easier to spot problems or delays before they happen.I totally agree that talking to people is important.

The best way to learn about how to really invest in real estate is to read books, listen to good podcasts, and pair that with going to in-person meetups so you can see people just like you, married with 3 kids, who are making it work for them.