Provide a bunch of free trades programs, mentorships, networks. 

Additionally, if there is anyone in or around Minnesota that has any state specific advice or contacts, I would love to get in touch to expand my network. 

If you’re looking to invest in your backyard, it helps to network with as many locals in the industry as you can.

It will definitely be in your favor to know the block by block areas because you can be on one street that has middle class working people and the next street over having riff raff.I'm in Delhi Township in the Westside if you ever want to network!

Network with local investors and lenders.Good luck!

Challenge is, finding a PMC that meets your expectations and is organized well enough to consistently deliver.Read on for our copy & paste advice about screening PMCs:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Women’s REIN (real estate investors network) can be found on Facebook and has a great beginner workshop that was only $47 the last time I saw it posted.

Other than that, just keep networking here with other investors as that will help you grow your knowledge and narrow down areas of interest for investing.John

Bookkeeping, CPA, 1099 issuance & follow up.

Still talk to your CPA to understand the tax implications.