Is it necessary to educate yourself by doing things like reading books, listening to podcasts, engaging on RE forums, etc.?

Engaging with seasoned investors can offer valuable advice and insights into the local market.Financing Options: Explore financing options for real estate investments.

For the tax savvyI currently hold rentals in an LLCThe same LLC is the owner of another entity which engages in flipping.basically all flipping income flows through K1 to my main entity (which owns rentals) and the to me directly as it's a flow through.I am pretty sure there may be a better way to do it.My cpa suggested that should be taxed as S-Corp on my main holding entity which will pay a salary to myself.Any thoughts or suggestions to improve / insights ?

Now, 2 years later he is as engaged or more engaged then I am.

It would be fantastic to engage in conversations about real estate and gain insights from experienced individuals in the field.Looking forward to connecting with you all and learning from your valuable experiences.

I recommend you engage a local mortgage broker for you.

I'm glad some of the discussions I engaged in have helped you along the way.

Imagining the specific details engages your mind deeper.

I'm debating whether it is worth engaging an attorney to end the contract early.

But overall you should be able to predict the likelihood of success pretty easily before engaging in it.