Pull out a spreadsheet and go through the tools everyone mentions to run some comparables and take note of photos, amenities. 

If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.

Wholesaling teaches you an extremely valuable skill in RE: How to find off-market deals.

However, the concept of a virtual office is a very useful tool that provides a professional fiscal and commercial address, as well as additional services such as mail handling, meeting rooms, and phone assistance.

Be sure to utilize tools of the trade for the best information.

I appreciate the feedback and valuable words of caution.

It looks like Privy is a great tool for identifying investment properties by using up to date MLS data.

So, threatening that means the tenant could lose something they waited years for and is very valuable too them.

They tend to cost more to construct then they add in value, they are generally more valuable for a property you are holding as a way to generate more income.

Hi Otis,Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs) can be a great tool for funding real estate deals, especially for private money deals.