I’ve come across options like the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM), and Certified Property Manager (CPM) programs, but I’d love to hear opinions on which have been the most valuable in practice.Additionally, any recommendations for resources, books, tools, or online communities that have been helpful for day-to-day management would be appreciated!

Time to me is 1000x more valuable than money at this stage of my life and if I would much rather take the money I earned and diversify my portfolio into passive investments because I am too busy in my active life.

What I got in return was valuable experience and equity.- check out the BP bookstore and start with 1 book... then move onto the next.

Check out this article that sheds light on how they come into play with this strategy.

There have been some great posts about this very topic.Here are a couple of helpful articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1171104-the-m...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1159104-overl…House hacking is the best way to get started in my opinion. 

While you may need to sift through less serious inquiries, I’ve successfully secured some strong deals and valuable connections through these platforms.

Here's an article he wrote and some more info. https://anthonywong.fathomrealty.com/Oregon-coast-vacation-r... 

You’ll also make valuable connections that could help you down the road.Also, l'm from Newburyport and happy to connect with you.

This approach allows you to present professionally and gain valuable insight into the process, which you can then replicate in-house for your next property.

Consider consulting with real estate professionals who can provide valuable insights and guidance.As you move forward, remember to remain flexible and open to opportunities that arise.