After two years your only profit will be the education you gained. 

Educate and then execute.

Its a cheap and easy way to get some education and experience that will serve you well.

They can ensure everything is safe and, if you attend the inspection, they can educate you on what to watch for.

If you're a landlord, then you'll want to educate yourself on the local laws.

I'm a newbie to real estate investing and am currently focused on intensely educating myself about all things real estate and how to get my first rental property deal.

Write it up to an education, spend some time sharpening your support team (particularly in the trades) and start thinking about how you can do it again!

@John Lasher I considered it education, like a certification or minor degree.

I am wondering if my first steps (past the education part) is to build a network of people who know, like, and trust me through posting content like newsletters, articles, podcasts, doing webinars, going to events (aka build my brand), or, should I first find a deal and then raise capital?

Education is very important, so I’m taking a self taught course to get my permit tech certificate.