In realms where shadows veil the light,I shift possessions overnight.Deferring burdens none can see,I weave the threads of property.A spectral path to trade unseen,What method moves behind the screen?"

And then on top of that, you still need to pass the trade exam. 

Meetups are the best for meeting people of all trades in Real Estate and it’s a safe environment. 

Key differentiators include storage space (attic or large closets), EV charging, and accessible backyards (not just an entry from the bedroom).3) Liya Mo - BTR REITS are trading at a premium to MultiFamily REITS, largely due to more exit strategies.

This is the part a lot of newer investors miss, but if you find a good neighborhood where very few properties trade then there won't be a market for you to find (or even know how to evaluate) a "good" deal. 

Inspectors always make things sound really bad, that's their stock in trade.

IRS pub 425 says, "Passive activities include trade or business activities in which you don't materially participate.

My idea is to offer my skills, such as social media management, painting, or assisting with various menial tasks, in exchange for the opportunity to learn the trade.

To provide an example, I was previously employed in the legal department of HHM, which at the time was a an affiliate management company of a publicly traded hotel development/operation company where we managed  the portfolio of  hotels as well as provided 3rd party management services.

As @Sam Grooms mentioned, we've competed (unsuccessfully) against them in the highest and best.Everyone has their "tricks of the trade".