Finally ready to take the plunge and actually start investing in real estate rather than just talk about it, so I upgraded to Pro.I'm focusing on BRRRR single family homes to start and as I do not own my own home, I am looking to house hack for my first deal.Still early in the education process and putting together my team, but excited to progress forward and hopefully connect with local investors.

It's an easier, less costly way for Homeowners to use their equity -- not just borrow against it.My experience: real estate law, finance and development. 

Then from there you can call local PM's to get a better feel for market rents to verify your assumption for further due diligence 

I personally reached out to a local real estate attorney to draw up the contracts.

Seeking partners who possess a keen understanding of local real estate dynamics and can offer valuable insights into promising investment opportunities.

Landlording from a distance should be done with local property management.

You'd need to know the laws around abandoned property in your state, should be easy enough to google or check with your attorney.

That way you can gain access yourself by becoming a member of the local real estate board.

Informative read about the high amount of ADU's being built in Los Angeles, the impacts they're having on the neighborhoods, and what local government is doing to preserve the "look and feel" of neighborhoods with the change in housing.

Be sure to network at one of the local meetups.