If you’re serious about getting into the game, I’d say build up those local contacts they can be your biggest asset.Glad you’re meeting with someone in real estate financing soon; it’ll be invaluable for guiding you through loan options and what’s realistic for a first purchase.

You really have to have a game changing product to make it worth larger players to switch.

While I've been focused on buy-and-hold strategies, I'm eager to elevate my game and explore new investment opportunities.

@Anna Antipkina fair game as far as I know!

Also, people look for a game room or something for guests. 

If the buyer has proof of completing multiple projects and their real estate agent has a documented business history they are probably not wasting their time playing a game about a POF as failing to perform is just a waste of everyone's time (may have legal fees incurred as well).If it's an unknown newly formed LLC, an offer with minimal cash to escrow, with a shady attorney and realtor, I'd then be taking a hard look at proof of funds.

Late to the game to reply.   

If you have any tips on reaching more people and building a pipeline while staying budget-friendly, I’m all ears.Looking forward to learning from this community, sharing what I know, and getting back into the real estate game full force.

If someone rigged the game before you even came on board you are along for the ride.  

It is actually another conversion factor which can be used in your ads and adds both a connection option and “eye real estate”Conclusion:The Google Ads game is already highly competitive in today’s market and requires an investment of several thousand dollars per month to see serious traction.