Forums and meetups like BP have changed the game for my family for generations to come AND for generations for people in our homes. 

I didn’t know anyone in Alabama, so I called a few agents I found online and ended up picking one from BiggerPockets.

Real estate prospecting is a numbers game, so the key is to keep reaching out, tracking your progress, and refining your process along the way.Let me know if you’d like to brainstorm more ideas or chat about prospecting strategies!

For example, in higher-end or luxury markets, where the price point is much higher, full-service staging can be a game-changer.

Then connect with some hard money lenders (you can find some here on BP as well as some who are typing this right now) and connect with them to understand their product type, what they like to lend on and requirements.Hard money broker is all numbers game of making relationships and helping those that are looking for financing, it starts out slow but if you get with a few good borrowers and lenders it can be pretty decent money to be made.As an example we paid six figures last year to HM brokers. 

I assume if one wanted to 1031 for "rinse and repeat" you'd also be game for that as well. 

While you are figuring it out and/or deploying it over time, US Treasuries and certain CDs are paying 5%...and 4% for certain online savings accounts.

The total cost for this monthly for me is $1.00 fee for online payment for Sevier County, TN and the .73 cent stamp for Blount County, TN.

That being said real estate investing is typically a long game and with just 2 years under your belt you’ve just started.

Networking through meetups and leveraging online communities like BiggerPockets can provide invaluable support and insights as you take your first steps.Good luck!