You can also check meetup.com or search Facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.You're feeling FOMO because you see people all over BP, YouTube, and Instagram bragging about their success.

I will check this out!

Check out podmatch.

Here are pockets I focus on for cash flow:West side - West boulevard, Cudell, Clark-Fulton, Jefferson, Bellaire-Puritas, Old BrooklynEast side - Fairfax, Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, Newburgh Heights, Lee-Miles (the north side), BedfordHere are the areas that I focus on for appreciation:West side - Lakewood, Edgewater, Old Brooklyn, Ohio City, Tremont (above 490)East side - Buckeye-Shaker (the north side), Waterloo Arts District, Fairfax*I have a graded neighborhood map of these areas as well if you would like to check it out.

Going to start by checking into local REÍ meetups and talking to some friends and family that are doing what I’d like to.

Would you be better off just writing VRBO a check?

Looking for a gut check here because my CPA/tax guy is advising against dumping the brokerage account bc taxes, missed upside - but he also admits to not specializing in real estate asset/tax protection strategies.  

Local REIA groups and meetups (check Meetup.com or BiggerPockets) are excellent for connecting with both new and experienced investors.I’d be happy to grab coffee and chat about the market or share insights.

I heard Baselane is offering assistance, so I will check that out, thanks!

Ike, there are plenty of great property management companies in Atlanta but you still have to check behind them.