I am also starting to feel as I have enough basic knowledge to attend in person REIA meetings and classes and try to network which I know is a great step as currently I am just attending 1/2 online webinars a week and listening to the BP podcast. 

I'll update everyone if my feelings for ALE change.  

It’s the simplest way to get a feel of what it is like to be a landlord without going through the hassle of managing rehab projects.

If I can help with any specific questions feel free to DM me anytime.

Are you an independent contractor or an employee? 

Plus, I'm looking into STRs and MTRs, so lenders that have experience with and options for those types of properties are also ideal.If anyone has any advice on what to look for in these types of lenders or any red flags to be on the watch for, feel free to comment below as well.I look forward to hearing from everyone.Thanks!

In general, if I can't hear the waves and surf at sunrise or sunset, I don't feel at home. 

I get it, but I am an idiot and feel like crying when I think about selling the house where my kid grew up, even though its a bad rental...What would you guys do?

At the end of the day even though it's out of state, you need to know enough about the market so it feels local. 

I’m an aspiring investor and feeling very frustrated/stuck.