There's a self-proclaimed Section 8 guru online who claims he hires random property managers through this website called Thumbtack.

.: Hi,Is there a way to download specific addresses for houses in a certain area online?

Everything you need to learn/know is available online for free.

Cold calling is a great idea to get started, but maybe try connecting with local real estate groups or online forums too—they can sometimes have off-market deals.

I perhaps naively went ahead with the registration and inspection after completing purchase of the home, and wound up with a hefty repairs bill of around 3k.

It seems there’s a common misconception largely influenced by social media, online courses, and influencers who oversimplify the process that real estate is an easy, passive way to generate income with minimal effort.

I would prefer something I can buy once - software subscriptions are a nuisance.Something that automatically downloads transactions from my online banking portal and that can be used to easily categorize expenses for financial statements would be excellent.Thanks,KevinHi, Kevin.

Plus, it integrates seamlessly with accounting tools like QuickBooks, making bookkeeping much more straightforward.Whichever account you choose, look for one with no monthly fees, online banking, and features like automatic bill pay.

Not much in terms of online reviews as far as I can tell

But 2025 offers other opportunities that did not exist 10 or even 5 years ago - think AI and online businesses.