Hello everyone, My name is Taylor Vitale.

While all of these are vital for many different reasons my suggestion would be to find what really fits YOUR lifestyle.There is no wrong or right with which direction you take in RE (As long as you do your due diligence of course) just as long as it fits YOUR lifestyle because in the end you need to be happy and confident in what you do and not try to pursue someone else's  direction simply because they have had success in it.One of the best ways to really gain the knowledge you seek is after you pin down you niche really reach out to those in that specific field.

I think there are some good scripts around the threads that build rapport and get you vital information.

Networking in real estate investing is vital so don’t be daunted and go to the events!

As a few have mentioned before me as well, building your network is vital.

They are acting as an agent without the laws, ethics requirements, education, and insurance that are vital IMO.

I agree with Varma and Bryan, investor psychology, risk tolerance, and what allows you to sleep at night is vitally important.

Networking in real estate investing is vital so don’t be daunted and go to the events!

Networking in real estate investing is vital so don’t be daunted and go to the events!

Since you are new to your area/market, I believe it's vital that you find a RE agent that already knows the market you want to invest in.