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

It takes time and isn't as sexy as social media would have you believe - but then again it's also not as easy to get rich quick as the social media posters will say!

Super curious, because my husband and I are always dealing with tenants with pets and the associated headaches, haha.

[Source: National Association of Home Builders]Demand: The chart below illustrates the steady increase in household formation, a key driver of housing demand.

Lawyers, police, emotional stress, your name associated with a shooting, stigma on your building, opportunity cost by being distracted, possible jail time... none of that is good for business.

Hey guys, late to the party, but I'm heavily involved in investment real estate as a Broker Associate and investor in Fredericksburg, TX as well as our second home in Natchez, MS.

For specific reporting needs regarding excess fund research, checking with local auction services and real estate associations in Georgia could also yield valuable insights.

And of course, most homes have HOA's (homeowners associations) that can be $20-$250/month to pay for community maintenance, sometimes lawn care, cable/internet, amenity upkeep, pool, security etc. 

While there are costs associated with purchasing properties, the platform itself offers free access to property details and market data.

To find the right real estate investor group, search for meetup platforms, REIA (Real Estate Investor Association) groups, local brokerages, and LinkedIn events.