It's fantastic to hear about your journey from helping friends and family to taking the plunge yourself.

When I hung up my own jersey (though mine was more weekend warrior than college athlete), I found that real estate gave me that same drive and excitement.Lincoln's a fantastic market with plenty of opportunities if you know where to look.

Houston is a fantastic market with plenty of opportunities.

There are some fantastic property management companies in the San Antonio area, so take your time and research the ones that focus on property management full time—not as a side gig or a stepping stone for sales.

Another solid read is "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller, which focuses more specifically on real estate strategies.For podcasts, BiggerPockets is extremely popular and a fantastic resource, especially for beginners.

The learning never stops, and connecting with others in the community is a fantastic way to grow.

He also has a new podcast that is fantastic.2.

Currently my STR is doing great during the busy summer season in SC and covers my offseason which is fantastic, but I'd like to maximize my income with this property.

It’s a fantastic resource. 

Just wanted to thank everyone in this fantastic community - what a wealth of knowledge you all carry!