@Ben Stanley I stayed up late after dinner & spent weekends on my computer, scouting neighborhoods and attend RE investing events.

This decision led me to Denver, CO.

You can meet local investors by registering to attend real estate events in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521-events-and-happenings6.

When Clark Griswold asks the mechanic how much is the bill, the mechanic looks at the gas station attendant, they both laugh, then looks at Clark with a serious look and asks Clark, “How much you got?”.  

I'd attend that!

I've been attending an investing conference for the past 15 years off and on and feel like I've outgrown a lot of it.

Then, you'll have to register/attend a "New Landlord Class," which is held on the first Thursday of every month.

Either buy a home (may be new home) and rent it out - but property tax going up, home insurance going up (30%), mortgage rates high, property prices high, then have to manage anything breaking down and I am not good at fixing things so I need to know reliable companies which don't over charge or let management companies take over but they charge 10% and already worried if there will be cash flow in current market.I was suggested to invest in syndication and have attended few investment presentations.

Plenty of people here are willing to help and guide you.I recommend you attend REI Central and the CHS Circle in October.

These meetups often have tax professionals in attendance.