Before jumping in you really need to decide your area of investing. how much do you want to put in ... time, energy, mental fortitude (the 3 "t's"  tenants, toilets and turnover). a REIA club will help you with that. freebie seminars will help you as well.... if you learn one thing that will help you avoid mistakes, money left of table, it's worth it.

Aside from being a business owner, I'm also a stock trader and I don't like the action on Wallstreet.

@Benjamin Dilg welcome to Bigger Pockets and for taking action of telling others your dream and finding people to help you achieve it!

Currently, I am at the stage of taking action and, as such, am building a team to support one another, as well as my goals, and to transition out of "aspiring investor".

Sounds like you have good motivation, and already are taking action.

In many situations money spent on a home inspection is made up in tangible action items identified. 

Ford I highly recommend Weddy Carter from Action Realty in Hampton VA. 

Little extras when I am servicing a unit anyway (like a new toilet seat or faucet or porch light unexpected), greeting cards at holidays, common areas decorated for the season or trimming a tree, weeding, etc. without being asked.  

And even if someone could make an actionable prediction, you would not be able to sift through the other, incorrect predictions and pick out the person with a crystal ball.

Then, make a plan and take action!