If you have a focused plan and prepared questions you can learn a lot in an hour. 

If you have this debt and need money, you may not be preparing yourself for the challenges of being a landlord.

I believe that you don't get returns (failed to deliver) with bulk mailers so you don't know which addresses are bad.That's the simple stuff.My advice is to do various mailings that you or some prepares locally, that go out immediately, using 1st class postage.

Renovated basement recently to prepare to rent out.

Also, you need to be prepared to screen prospective tenants yourself and verify vouchers before committing to lease.

The long hours and dedication will pay off as you learn the ropes and prepare for your first investment.

With the right resources and preparation, you’re set up for success!

Which is very complex and costly and likely warrants professional help.Now, if it's just you and your spouse, then your 2024 tax preparation is likely relatively straightforward:- you will create a Schedule C on your personal tax return- you will NOT report any costs of purchasing the property or its rehab, not in 2024- you will report your business overhead expenses such as marketing, driving, technology etc- you will end up with a business schedule showing zero income and some expenses - not breaking the rules but potentially raising an audit flagCan you do it yourself?

Keep looking, but be prepared for higher interest rates with maybe maximum of 65% loan amounts (hopefully more though).

A team of lenders, title companies, contractors and RE attorneys, and significant knowledge of the intricacies of real estate transactions, you will be MORE than prepared to dive feet first into your first deals and will do so with CONFIDENCE.