Educate yourself with books, podcasts, and courses, and consider partnering with experienced investors for mentorship.

Educate/Learn (Read & listen)2. 

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.

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.

Educate yourself on investment fundamentals and understand lender criteria, such as minimum loan amounts and property requirements.

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?

Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking and is full of great content.I recommend that you check out the following resources:1.

I have a great 1031 company I work with that has a lot of education and information if you want me to send it over. 

Educate yourself on the differences between checkbook control and custodial control.