@Apryl Skahill To get your risk-averse spouse on board with real estate investing, start by educating him with beginner-friendly resources that highlight the long-term stability, cash flow potential, and tax benefits of real estate, such as depreciation deductions and offsetting W-2 income.

Are there any key resources, platforms, or strategies you’d recommend for a beginner? 

This is (1) not something I'd recommend to a beginner, and (2) not something I've been able to do yet. 

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

I'm looking to categorize my buyers and blast out a text message to specific groups whenever I get a property that fits their criteria.I'm sure services like this exist out there but I'm looking for the most cost effective one and I'd rather hear the best from you guys rather than from the salesman pitching their product.Does anyone use a platform like this and how does it perform for you?

Which size of home is typically perform best on a cost benefit analysis?

Hi everyone!have strong desire to venture in real estate and have read books about real estate and the book I'm currently reading directed me to get more insights from here!I'm from Africa Zambia,does it really take o...

These estimated costs should then be reconciled back to actual costs or the purchase price.Have you had a cost segregation study performed?

I recommend starting with turnkey multifamily 2-4 units if you're a beginner.

Although I am still a beginner I am more than certain that Bigger Pockets will make my real estate journey much easier.