@Kevin Si I agree with @Kory Reynolds - you want to work with a professional who fundamentally understands your business, whatever that is.

They are compensated for what they know, not just for what they do.I understand that your aim may be to grasp the bigger picture so that you can speak intelligently about taxes.

Promising areas to start may include cities or regions that combine population growth, economic stability, and strong real estate trends.Remember to conduct thorough due diligence on any market you're considering, and consider making a few visits to potential areas to gain a firsthand understanding of the local dynamics.

Understanding HOW to make the deal work is very complicated and many agents never figure that part out and wonder why they are struggling.

What has really helped me understand the different tools, their capabilities and how well they integrate with others is YouTube. 

BRRR strategy would be ideal, but I understand those are harder to come by in this high-interest rate environment.

I personally understand...Just wanted to see where all the people are that are saying they can BRRR a property with $0 invested & still cash flow.

So I understand the basics of direct mail campaigns but my problem is knowing what to do when someone actually calls back!

My understanding of a self-directed retirement account, though, will make it so that the income from the rental will have to go back into the account and we cannot use it as passive income for our normal personal expenses.  

Saving around 10,000 would take me twos so if I'm able to get by with a lower down payment I will gladly do so..I understand  concerns that the lower the down payment  the bigger your mortgage and that banks offering low money down loans partly caused the recession....