I would join a local REI or LL association, meet some folks and get the lowdown from the association.

Actively reading blogs on BP.

I then became active on BP and made some solid connections.You're off to a great start by completing your profile - Thank you for your service to our country!

3) Check out some of the local meetups that you can find in this forum!

Start local.  

I HIGHLY recommend you connect with a local expert like @Josh Green, who practices what he preaches.

Make sure you consider that.There are not other ways to directly offset w-2 income with str by jumping that passive v active income curb.have to get out and explore areas if you want to find that perfect investment, a forum is not going to highlight where and what best str area is best for you.

Welcome to BP and great to connect with another local Milwaukee investor

This creating more time freedom in our lives, while providing generosity to the world.We’re currently pursuing this through both active and passive investments in Real Estate Syndications.

I'm assuming in your local Ohio area - check with who has potentially done this and ask them.