That could be a great way to find and stay engaged with local investors, realtors and opportunities. http://www.biggerpockets.com/alertsYou can also search for other investors or brokers in your market and follow their journey on Bigger Pockets here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/usersAnd of course, be sure to subscribe to the podcast - so much great info there and also full of inspiration.

I'm wondering now if I do get licensed would I be able to just represent myself in my deals and not be a full time agent for other people, or would I still have to partner with a broker or become a broker myself?

I haven’t seen the property yet so I don’t have a full gauge on repair expenses needed. 

Can the partners get the full 121 benefit after living in the properties for 2 out of the 5 years prior to sale - No (but a qualified no). 

As the property condition and tenant behavior becomes known to us, we can often reduce the number of full inspections to no more than once a year.   

I'm not expecting answers here in this thread - just giving y'all my full intro.

I started flipping properties back in 2001 as a part time hobby, as I had a full time job and active family.

Full disclosure I just passed my Real Estate sales license and am looking at hanging my license with them.

Househacking can be a little complex for tax purposes.You have a primary residence in addition to a rental property.You are eligible to deduct direct and indirect expenses related to your rental property.Direct expenses can be considered items like repairing an appliance in the rental unit  or doing the flooring in the rental unit.Indirect expenses are items are items for the full house that you would pro-rate to your personal residence and your rental property.

I live in Northern California and does not have the means to maintain rental properties(with a full time job). okay in investing out of state, appreciate your pointers related to what type is best, location, how many, ROI etc.