For reference, my tours of a single family home usually encompass 200-300 photos. 

The people I’ve encountered in my 40 + years as a real estate investor and private lender who are successful have the following in commonThey are educated as to principles of real estate; real estate law; and real estate financeThey LEARN something new about real estate investing almost every day, and are open to realigning their strategy, tactics, and portfolio to encompass new information and knowledgeThey SPECIALIZE either in a strategy, property type or geographical area, and become EXPERT in that areaThey have survived real estate “depressions” where property prices have dropped 20% - 50%They understand the difference between real estate investing, operating a real estate BUSINESS, and having a real estate job.They network, for knowledge, capital and most importantly DEAL FLOWThe key thing to consider when you watch a YouTube video, take an “introductory” seminar, or read a guru’s website, is what is the subject persons BIAS?  

Right now, if you can't scrape by at home you can't weather the volatility that physical real estate encompasses.

Standard of Practice 1-2The duties imposed by the Code of Ethics encompass all real estate-related activities and transactions whether conducted in person, electronically, or through any other means.The duties the Code of Ethics imposes are applicable whether REALTORS® are acting as agents or in legally recognized non-agency capacities except that any duty imposed exclusively on agents by law or regulation shall not be imposed by this Code of Ethics on REALTORS® acting in non-agency capacities.As used in this Code of Ethics, “client” means the person(s) or entity(ies) with whom a REALTOR® or a REALTOR®’s firm has an agency or legally recognized non-agency relationship; “customer” means a party to a real estate transaction who receives information, services, or benefits but has no contractual relationship with the REALTOR® or the REALTOR®’s firm; “prospect” means a purchaser, seller, tenant, or landlord who is not subject to a representation relationship with the REALTOR® or REALTOR®’s firm; “agent” means a real estate licensee (including brokers and sales associates) acting in an agency relationship as defined by state law or regulation; and “broker” means a real estate licensee (including brokers and sales associates) acting as an agent or in a legally recognized non-agency capacity.

It’s a very broad question that encompasses dimensions of risk and risk-adjusted returns. 

If you're interested, I can provide access to our curated listings.As licensed agents, we have privileged access to comprehensive databases like Brokercenter and The Red Search, which encompass all projects in the area, including preconstructions at various stages.

Broaden the scope of your search to encompass alternative property categories or localities that hold comparable promise for investment or house hacking.

But there's 2.25 million agents, so the top 1% encompasses about 22,500 agents.

I almost went for the Platinum package, but when I inquired more on complete details about what it covers, and if it would all encompass tax assistance, CPA, legal advice, transfer my IRA's into a QRP, etc. for the price of $2995/year and $35/month, they said NO. 

However, it's crucial to differentiate between capital improvements, which can affect your tax situation and potential interest deductibility, and mere repairs or maintenance, which do not.Furthermore, the mortgage interest deduction is capped at interest on up to $750,000 of debt, a threshold that encompasses both your primary mortgage and any additional secured loans.