It's all about opportunity (usually distressed), exit strategies, and PP vs. market value. 

Attending local meetups is a great way to do this, but for me, listening to BiggerPockets on double speed was a great way to learn how other investors think and get familiar with a broad array of strategies and concepts.

Even buying your own primary home is a strategy that many people use. 

Especially as your property portfolio grows you will need a tax prep and advisory firm to ensure you don't make costly mistakes and to help with advanced strategies to lower taxes.To help you in your search: be sure to find an accountant that is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee wise.

I can listen to books and educate myself on whatever I want while at the gym, in the car, etc.I currently have 200+ books in my library and if you'd like any recommendations on a particular area of study, send me a message and I'd be happy to provide you with some.A couple I'd recommend to you based on your post are..Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat - The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made SimpleFLIP - How to Find, Fix, and Sell Houses for ProfitThe Book on Flipping Houses How to Buy, Rehab, and Resell Residential PropertiesThis book is not currently available on Audible but a must readThe Book on Estimating Rehab Costs - J ScottBigger Pockets has become one of my best resources.

I’m looking to connect with folks in MA who have successfully implemented the BRRRR strategy on single family or small multi-family.

If you look up William tingle on YouTube he has a ton of info on this strategy

He is who I recommend to all my investor clients looking to purchase long term rentals using a BRRR strategy.

I set up my team there, and the passive income will replace my full-time income shortly.The best part - in the last few years, I adopted a newer investment strategy that allowed me to buy many more properties every year, without leveraging my funds and also helped me lower PITI, and increase net cash flow.    

In real estate you have strategy.  1.