I can absolutely assist…I am a Full Time Realtor and RE Investor here in Ventura County.I help the full range of clients buyer, seller, renters, investors etc. 

A great way to start is by attending RE events and joining a local investors association.

So, working hourly for successful RE broker or a PMC will be your best opportunities.

I am a SAHM working to get my real estate license, and trying to jump in the RE with my husband.

I do not care what the source of the return is  Historically the highest return is via a value add and appreciation and is more so recently due to the recent rate increase versus earlier this century (before 2022).However, most new RE investors cannot handle extended periods of large negative cash flow.  

I find new lending opportunities by networking at local RE Meetups, Training Classes and real estate functions.   

Going to local RE events and finding other MTR investors in your area can help as well

My brokerage is part of Anywhere RE, we have the biggest names under our umbrella (ERA, Caldwell Banker, Sotherbys, BHG, Century 21) and we have a fantastic referral program that I can hand pick an agent anywhere in the country and interview them for you to make sure they have the qualities you are looking for.

If you're looking to scale it could be worth while to sell and re-distribute that equity with the help of some save leverage. 

Re-invest that dividend every month or use it as needed.