The good ones will have access to off-market deals. 

In the interim, I found a house, negotiated 2.5% off the listing price, and we're under contract!

To be fair I'm not super up to date on the "uber of offices" concept that you are hinting at, except inasmuch as to say "um, didn't that idea kind of die off with COVID?"

If it is only one flip for now, I suggest you find a CPA just to advise you on State filing requirements, ensure you are claiming all write-offs and issuing 1099s, etc.

I started off doing long distance BRRRRs until the rates went up.

The key for me wasn't to invest in the 'best place' but to know a market so well that a deal jumps off the page when it appears.

All of these assets are paid off.

Quote from @Simon Horowitz: I'd love to connect on here with trustworthy contractors that I can bounce ideas off. 

I've been a client of SDIRA Wealth for the past decade, and I echo Susan's sentiments about their exceptional educational offerings and the numerous benefits of accessing new construction build-to-rent properties through them.

I started off with 3 houses on a lot and another house two lots down.