These properties are now rented as long-term rentals, and we plan to expand our portfolio while also branching into short-term rentals.Looking back, I realize how much my current knowledge and experience could have fast-tracked our success.

Can you explain a little further or expand with more specifics?

Documenting your journey online or engaging on LinkedIn can also help expand your network.

I plan to start with a multi-unit property for house hacking and gradually expand into more investments.

=) We've been listening to a number of BP podcasts, YouTube videos, and have been expanding our library of BP books.

We have been working in the affordable housing space for some time, and this allowed us to partner with the local community and provide a housing solution they need as their city continues to expand with new jobs they are successfully bringing to town.

and expanding your search radius probably 1-2 hours out as others in the thread suggested.the market is definitely tough right now. 

I'd make connections with realtors, join local meet ups and expand your horizon.

I found what seemed to be a great property with a house for an STR and other space that I could expand for camping/RV sites and a barn that could be converted into a venue for events. 

This is the fork where I'm not sure if I'd be good to get some CRE exp and invest in learning about how to review deals for the next 2-3 years, or focus on generating revenue for investment purposes and watch how things are done as a LP.My personality more aligns with networking, reaching out to people, connecting, navigating difficult situations and finding solutions that work.