Some Communities are buttoned-up and intimidating and others are more about sharing and educating - it's critical to find a network that is comfortable for you.If you are planning on investing in even one deal a year, the cost of the membership is likely a drop in the bucket compared with the capital you will commit when investing. 

RecommendationGiven your goal of minimizing upfront costs while keeping control, here’s how you might proceed:Conduct a Thorough Title Search: Before committing, make sure there are no surprises in the title.

While I’m just starting out and don’t have a portfolio yet, I’m committed to making my first investment in 2025.I joined BiggerPockets to gain the education, insights, and support needed to confidently make that leap.

Lots of us have our licenses, but committing full time to being a realtor in today's climate would be very hard as it's commissions only.

A great investor focused real estate professional is committed to the investor, not the investment.  

It's important to choose that one and commit to using it.

But, it takes a commitment to be an ACTIVE investor.  

@Alexandre Marques dos Santos there is an emerging feature of select crypto currencies called “staking” wherein a buy-and-hold investor can earn interest on the portion they commit to holding (eg 32 ETH are required to earn money on the Ethereum network).

In addition, reporting companies created on or after January 1, 2024, are required to submit information about the individuals who formed the company (“company applicants”).FinCEN is committed to providing America’s small businesses with the resources and information they need to make filing as quick and easy as possible.

I’ve seen landlords who handle this by requiring tenants to show commitment through actions like attending financial literacy programs before lease renewal, which could help mitigate some of the risks.PS: If you haven’t already, consider working with local organizations that offer financial literacy workshops for tenants as part of lease conditions.