Poke around online to see if any of those organizations are in the area.Thanksgiving through the end of January is the absolute slowest time of year for leasing properties.

I've seen some conflicting information online, so getting it right from someone who does it would be amazing!

Networking is also crucial for success in real estate, so look for local investor meetups or connect with others online.

@Kainoa Oneha Education is 100% back, whether in person or online.  

Paying for an online course before you know other investors and have gone to meetups is just paying to procrastinate.

Hello All -My hub of properties is in Tampa but I do have some managed further South and my vendors are not as strong with less market presence in Fort Myers and Naples. 

-I'm fairly careful with communication , but again, I know doing business online is way riskier, but I want to ask: Typically, I would trust someone who seems very in-depth, informative (gives statistics and numbers), and basically would give me thorough steps (including worst-case scenarios and what would best fit my situation)^^would people who have experience say that even with the above, some agents/lenders/PMs would still be sort of out to get your money and do a lousy job?

Im open to conventional financing or seller financing.To find properties, you can network with local agents and brokers, join local real estate investment groups, use online platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin, send direct mail campaigns, drive for dollars, network with property managers, and explore seller financing.Good luck!

I remember the few experienced people I was able to speak with back in the day before online forums.

We use DealCheck to underwrite deals and QuickBooks Online for everything related to accounting and numbers.Classes allow for separate P&Ls for each property.