Developing connections with regional authorities can yield helpful information, recommendations, and market insights.Participate on Social Media: On sites like Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, follow influencers, real estate investors, and professionals in the field.

@Annwar Zahrieh be careful with BRR you can magnify returns but what comes more returns implicitly comes with more risk.

I use professional software, but I know a lot of people that use TransUnion Smart Move and are happy with it.

That is the jist, i would like to add to the responses above that even in the future if you qualify for real estate professional status, those losses cannot offset active income since in the year you generated the losses you were not real estate pro.

Plus our retirement is taken care of outside of the 401k.  

I've seen so many people pump money into amenities that nobody cares about.

Experienced investors frequently share their tactics, advice, and success stories at these gatherings.Be Proactive and Persistent: Networking takes time and effort, so be proactive in reaching out to investors and professionals in the Lawrence/KC area.

There's nothing wrong with that if you worked for years, managed tenants, and took care of the properties! 

@Minerva Stewart just be very careful and read the buyer broker agreement in full before making any decision.

Purchase price: $300,000 Cash invested: $85,000 Professionally remodeled home in the coveted Crescent Hill neighborhood!