I’d recommend networking with experienced investors, joining local real estate meetups, and exploring resources like BiggerPockets podcasts and forums.For hands-on experience, consider partnering with seasoned flippers or shadowing contractors to learn the ropes.

Are you set up as a legitimate business?

Even small, consistent amounts add up over time.Learn & NetworkKeep reading REI books, but also join real estate meetups or online groups like here on BiggerPockets.

I need to look at joining that group.

I started a GC company because it brings in additional revenue.Another important point, are you looking for a mentor or mastermind to join?

Hello everyone.  I'm on the hunt for a brokerage that allows property management and real estate sales.  Also one with low fees, and preferably not cloud based or revenue share based, any recommendations are greatly a...

You might want to join groups or forums specifically for private lenders—BiggerPockets is obviously a great place, but local REI meetups or masterminds could also help.Also, consider sharing insights or case studies from deals you've done (if you're comfortable) to spark conversations.

Maximizing Deductions: You can still claim tax deductions (mileage, repairs, management time, etc.) on both properties as long as they’re legitimately related to rental activity, even if one isn’t in an LLC.

There are very few sellers of notes right now, so who are you buying and selling too.You are going to be sadly dissappointed and realize after 3-6 months you probably wasted your money.Your best bet is to join some groups on FB or elsewhere and start to learn that way.Let me ask you this question: Have you spoken to any note investor out there to ask them about the environment today to actually get into notes? 

The paperwork was legitimate, what they used the money for was not.