Kind of like Swanny did.So for most this is not feasible given work schedules etc..

Normally, both income and expenses are reported on Schedule C of the 1040.

Hello Folks,I have my test scheduled on a Monday.

Then I go to send a message to a handful of  local peeps I want to meet and interact with and after 2-3 messages I just got "banned" and can't send anymore messages??

Tell everyone you meet that you are an agent, get cards made and hand them out.  

I have the flexibility with my schedule working 10 shifts a month to go back and forth out of state to stay involved. 

I have the flexibility with my schedule working 10 shifts a month to go back and forth out of state to stay involved.

What about local real estate meetings?

Home must meet these specifications: -3 Br 2 Bath, 1,100 square feet plus (preferably at least 1,300)-Single family home or duplex (In other words nothing attached to something I don’t own)-Purchase with renovations factored in must be below 80% ARV-Doesn’t have to be move-in ready today but it needs to be close enough to that point that I can move into it in 7 weeks-Location: Franklin, Spring Hill, Fairview, South Nashville, College Grove, North Columbia, Arrington, North Chapel Hill, Nolensville and anywhere else that would be within a 35 minute commute to 117 SE Parkway Franklin, TN 37064.

Check out the nearby members and network at https://www.biggerpockets.com/meet, it will help you a lot to find partners that can help you out in investing.