Start using the calculators to get comfortable with the different aspects of calculating real estate deals.

Before that though, house-hacking was what we were considering in the next year or so to get our foot in the door and learn a little about being a landlord and some of the hands-on aspects of investing.I haven't considered doing any photography/ videography but that's a great idea.

There are legal aspects to agreements that make them an enforceable contract. 

@Corey Kenney The most important aspect of direct mails is answering the phone when they call and follow up and follow through. 

I'm not really sure how this aspect works as I assumed creditors worked directly with the non-performing debtors to attempt to establish a new obligation to get the debtor reperforming.

Of course the Covid has indeed hit the fan and splattered all over the walls, so having that Plan B and even Plan C (like the furnished units you set up) is crucial. 

The time of the marketing AND the time of the lease start date are both crucial.

The owner occupied aspect of notes is what gave me concern, but I believe my concerns may simply be overstated, and are generally resolved in commercial notes.

I have held a handful of rentals for several years, and as I have begun to formulate a plan to build my investing company, I know that the ability to capitalize on every opportunity is crucial.

I can address more specifically described property types with basic goals.....are you speculating, want existing buildings or build to suit, any owner occupied aspect, any specific industry, long term hold or what?