My goals with BiggerPockets is to learn about real estate investing and network, my wife and I would like to purchase our first house in the next 6 months.

Something like a $1,000 bonus for every 5,000 posts? 

You will likely find far better pricing than what either of these two can offer elsewhere.Cheers!

It's like he doesn't hear me.

But now I'd like to give it a try myself!

However, they told me that I have to rezone my property as commercial and that I have to comply with a bunch of different regulations like updated landscaping, parking, etc.

The only problem I now see is that I got sidetracked from my plan and now I'd like to pivot and adjust my routine to my interests and become the investor friendly agent, helping new and existing investors get their first or next investment.

I feel like I get laminated post cards from multiple sources/industries almost every day and I just toss them without more than a glance.

Currently I have a mortage and it seems like a lot of work, if I have to change the deed.

It sounds like you’re aiming to offset your W-2 income with potential real estate losses, which can be tricky if you don’t qualify as a Real Estate Professional.To qualify as a Real Estate Professional, you or your spouse need to spend more than 50% of your working hours and at least 750 hours annually on real estate activities.