I underpaid on W-2 slightly, had long term capital gains on stock sales, and a small income gain on my personal K-1. 

I already have some small investments that I've amassed within other asset classes but I think I'm ready to make the jump into Real Estate.

I've worked on repairing two houses this year that had small fires and both of them were saved because the pex lines melted and sprayed the fires down.

I consider myself small potatoes in terms of property management: I just got my first two units in March and I am technically a property manager in that I am managing my properties that I bought; I haven't yet worked with clients or made business arrangements outside of my own interests.

Lesson Learned  - One thing that never gets reported directly it seems like is CoC return vs. projections.  

Any referrals or direction are appreciated!

Have you considered self-directed IRA option for retirement accounts not with your current employer?

@Anthony D'Angelo I'm an active mortgage broker that focuses primarily on investors most of which happen to directing their attention to out-of-state properties. 

Property managers over in  our direction don’t even get vendors out to do bids for a week or two after the vacancy.😢 

Anyone can recommend this newbie some good directions pls.Thanks in advance.