Get to real estate meetups and network with people out there doing deals.

So, many people in your area may not realize its negotiable and just assume its always handled a certain way.

There are too many people selling you on how easy, passive, and lucrative real estate investing is.I always tell people the first year or two will be bumpy.

I had a call with Simpletalk a few months ago and seemed pretty interesting but haven't pulled the trigger yet as it is costly.I know services do white labels and people brand it into their own AI call services, which mean a lot of these AI calls may actually be the same service...How much does Air AI cost?

Now, my kids are 12, 15, and 15 (twins), and I'm an active real estate agent in Pinehurst, NC. 

.#2  MINDSET:  Just like some people will NEVER become real estate investors regardless of time, money, related profession, - MOST people will never become real estate investors.   

W2s, personal homes and K1s are usually straightforward and can be DIY-ed by most computer-savvy and financially-savvy people.

Go to local meetups, search these forums for people that have mentioned that they do private lending and attend other RE events.

There are easily 5-6 meetings per week you can go to and learn from people who have been in this business for decades.

Lots of other people had bad experiences.