Get educated and make an educated guess on where to spend money.

Additionally, investing in real estate education and seeking mentorship can enhance your understanding of various strategies and market dynamics.Creative Financing:Exploring creative financing options, such as seller financing, lease options, or partnerships, is another avenue to consider.

Educate/Learn (Read/Listen)2.

Educate/Learn (Read & listen)2. 

Recognize that going out of state will come with a lot of learning and education; there's a cost for that of your time and if its better served educating out of state or spending it on the property.

My advice is to analyze your equity, focus on high-growth areas, educate yourself, and start small.

Anyway, I’m still a student in many ways, but I’m studying, investing in, and educating on residential assisted living full time.

I plan to head to the area in the beginning of December and would love to use the time I spend there to speak with lenders, property managers, etc. to make a more educated decision. 

Also, I am connected with a lot of sophisticated investors on Linkedin and I don't want to lose their respect because I am starting to post educational content when I have never done any transactions.What do you guys think?

My recommendation is to not only read books, but just continue to educate yourself in anyway possible in network with others who have been doing it for a very long time.