I would get back to local real estate investor meetups so you can connect with locals to the area and kind of get back in the game slowly that way.

Quote from @Kody Smith: without getting too deep into my finances, what my strategy is...1. take loans to buy properties (leverage)2. fix/flip for day to day cash flow income3. use some of the fix/flip income to buy consistent cash flow through:- business acquisition, - commercial properties (MF and store fronts),I have no intention of doing ALL of the management myself, I will hire management as needed (medium term goal)my expected core role is money provider, evaluating the numbers, making decisions, and connecting with investors, wholesalers, lenders, contractors, and property owners.while I am just on step 2 of the journey, I am looking toward step 3 to stabilize, and not worry about if house prices drop mid project or not (or not worry as much) So to be fair this is more about obtaining and growing a real estate business not simply buying rentals for cashflow.

My recommendation is before chasing all these real estate deals is to go earn and save some money so when a good deal comes a long you can take action and move on it. 

Hunt down a book - "Investing in Real Estate with Lease Options and Subject To Deals" by Wendy Patton.

Long-term tenants provide consistent income and fewer turnovers.3.Long-Term Growth: Germany’s real estate market avoids the volatility seen in other countries.

Welcome to the world of real estate investing, and congratulations on taking the first steps toward learning about this exciting space!

Can you wholesale a deal that is active with a real estate agent?

I have personally advertised in Realty 411 its a real publication and as I stated  Linda I have know for over a decade personally and I am real I have 50 years in the real estate game..

The consistent population and job growth are driving real estate values along with many companies choosing to move and develop here like Intel, Amazon, Google, Meta, etc.

Depending on what state you're in, you may need a real estate broker's license to start and operate a management company.