I want REI as a retirement tool, and possibly an extra money source to be able to do things with my family and provide better for them.

Definitely the best source for REI!!

Assuming of course that you're just wanting some source of funds (and not BoA).

I wouldn't buy an investment property that is not nearby because then you have to rely on people to fix it and manage it which can turn into a source of debt rather than income very quickly

I've found people that call from internet or sources of marketing are going to waste my time over 50% of the time.

Ask for referrals for the people you need here.Consider attending the local landlord association meeting also a great source of support info and resources.

One if the biggest issues in DC is that source of income is a protected class, so you can not just move a section 8 tenant out in favor of a tenant that is not section 8.

Once you learn it, I could see it being a reliable source of deals.Good luck!

In the land of no income or sales tax (New Hampshire), the property taxes are probably the biggest source of income for the state so the rates are rather high (think ~$26 per thousand assessed).

ACRE) ... learn what you can, but, as with any information source, keep your skepticism handy.