Quote from @Stacy McGee: If you want to be a successful landlord, you need to learn your laws.

I joined a large broker at the start of my career and it was great to make those connections and learn the processes before I switched to a smaller firm (with a friendlier split)! 

Short back story - Became debt free after paying off $30k - Currently have $25k saved - Have been doing research, listening to podcast, read the book on rental property investing by Brandon Turner, and became a ProMember of BiggerPockets (learning how to run numbers with the tools here). 

I have been listening to the various podcasts and reading up to learn as much as possible.

I'm always up for people learning more and gaining knowledge.So really depends on what your goals are.   

@Eric Abel If you plan to go this route, it's best to learn your market first and start talking to those working in the business.

I hope my wife would like to learn and show some interest as well.

Any lessons learned or pitfalls to avoid?

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

I am very open to ideas and thoughts changing and not stuck on one particular area or strategy till I learn quite a bit more.