I tip my hat to you for developing your knowledge so early.

While applying for my HELOC yesterday, the bank (Citizens Bank) gave me a tip about writing checks that was new to me.  

I hear of people my age still playing video games night and day.

There are plenty of online services that will help you find people. 

., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)

I've been doing as much research as I can on locations and strategies, online and talking to real estate agents and friends (one of whom recommended this site which is awesome) I've gone through the BP online education and listened to a few podcasts.

I've been doing as much research as I can on locations and strategies, online and talking to real estate agents and friends (one of whom recommended this site which is awesome) I've gone through the BP online education and listened to a few podcasts.

Please feel free to reach out with stories, advice, or any tips in general, and I'm definitely open to meeting people as I begin to get into the world of rental properties.  

Any tips on getting started or resources I could look at?

I've been through a bunch of different contractors so although I can get multiple bids I'm trying to develop a long term relationship with this particular contractor so we don't have the "play the game" with each property if that makes sense.