I think the best way to learn is from books and trial and error.

Hi Amby, I have found value investing in Cleveland, OH because it is home to Cleveland Clinic, lot of good neighborhoods, landlord friendly laws, stable appreciation and good cash flowing properties.

It's really all trial and error.

The real money comes from 1) up sells....and 2) people paying them to fill their CRM with leads and weed out the cream of the crap leads on a "30 day free trial basis", after which they will cherry pick and flip after you cancel your membership.

Take every free limited time trial membership on real estate related site.

If you're going part time I'd say limit it to a 3-6 month trial to see if you like the work before quitting your job - it sounds like you have some savings and investments, so rather than be mediocre and stretched thin, it would be better to do it fully or not at all. 

You don't get to choose and scheduling repairs can sometimes be a trial.

I just did my trial and error and eventually found someone desperate to sell.

Damages that they tried to remediate a couple of days before trial and haven't paid me for 7 months.

It's great to have forums like this because when I started out it was alot of trial, error and prayer.It's a pleasure to meet all of you and I thank everyone for sharing their experiences, good or bad because that's how we grow.Nia