@Jorge Abreu - He used to work for elevate did he not (I believe that is what it said online before he scrubbed his linkedin)? 

Online metrics can be good, but they wont paint the whole picture. 

You can find online which larger institutions are buying in a specific area and try and reach out to them.

You might want to do an online search for brokerages in your area that offer larger commission splits or a flat fee to their agents. 

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!

I’d love to hear about the crime rates or any other issues (which we cannot guess from the online stats), and how easy or hard it is to find reliable tenants and property management companies.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

I joined this community because I want to get my hands dirty and not just meet people online but form some real connections and try to provide value back to those that are willing to offer me advise and guidance, and even encouragement.So, this is my current situation:Back in 2020 I was one of the fortunate ones who purchased real estate when prices were still low (compared to today) and interest rates where at 3% or below.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

BP has done such a great job of promoting SFR investing to the masses, that those masses have pushed up real estate prices to where it's now DIFFICULT to cashflow right away.Keep going, but understand you won't get rich in real estate overnight - it's a long-term wealth building strategy.For the short-term, recommend joining a few in-person investor meetings if possible, otherwise online ones.