@Henrietta MateakiA quick suggestion, since you say you can find great deals, is to call up some active wholesalers in your area and co-wholesale a property that you locate.

In my opinion, the Founder’s Letter written by Jonathan expressed values of: (1) Open Communication, (2) Actively Engaged Management, (3) Care for Each ClientAlthough RDU was stellar in getting me off the ground in my first real estate venture, about halfway into our relationship, I noticed that action on core values expressed in the Founder’s Letter began to wane.Most recent, after Hurricane Florence, I received a text message from Jonathan saying, “Your properties faired well during the storm”.

I don't think I've seen anyone who is more active on BP.

Depends on investor activity.

I was talking to a realtor who was pushing the townhouses at Camelback saying they are the best for rentals but I can't imagine they get much rental activity in the summer.

The most logical explanation refusing to play ball by any rules but the cartel’s.

I just wanted to play devils advocate. 

Active listings don't mean much as they are most likely overpriced. 

You first need to meet an active trade or business for sec 179.

Honestly, your best bet is to actively network, read books (boring and interesting alike) and listen to podcasts to develop your knowledge.