., managing bookings or tenant interactions), which could subject it to self-employment tax.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Definitely join your local chapter of REIA (real estate investors association) or join one of the ones that are fully online (Columbus and Cincinnati).

It appeals to desperation on both sides of the transaction, which also makes it a great online class to sell... 

Build your knowledge with books, podcasts, and online resources, and network through local REIA meetings and virtual platforms.

I enjoy the guest interaction for the most part but I have to always be on.

Online payment. 

Begin by educating yourself through books like The House Hacking Strategy and podcasts like BiggerPockets, and join online communities for support.

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

We've all probably felt a little pain this year with rents and longer vacancies due to all the inventory coming online, something like 50,000 units in 2024...so plenty of vacancy and free rent while those get leased up. 

Yes, there's a lot of information online, but nothing replaces and EXPERIENCED honorable agent.A seller whose listing expired with a different agent/firm is now my client; the other agent was from a town 45 minutes away from the flip property....the listing expired.