I also have a charge card, an Amex gold which is my primary card which I pay off in full every month.

I would rather go to the 60-unit building and have three times the maintenance because the 60-unit building is like owning a gold mine and when you have already done the math you have that great feeling and you know by doing the math that any amount of maintenance is insignificant.

Any advice, tips, or trade “secrets” that might help me find the right formula to be successful. 

I have done nothing but study real-estate for the past couple of years, and I am wanting to learn more hands on/make some more money to invest. I

Real Estate Taxation is nothing new and you can certainly find a local CPA that specializes in Real Estate.Below are some tips to find a Local CPA that specializes in real estate1) Attend a Local REIA / Real Estate meetup and see who other investors are using as a CPA2) Network with other investors from your City/State that you find on bigger pockets and see who they use as a CPA3) Look for CPA's with good google/yelp reviews where 'real estate' is mentioned in the review.You can verify your CPA is licensed by Michigan by visiting the following website - https://www.lara.michigan.gov/...You should only look for an out-of-state CPA after you take the above steps.

Paper currency got its start as little promissory notes to pay gold, and then because the notes were more portable than gold, people started using the notes as money instead of the gold itself, which is why you sometimes see references to "one dollar notes", etc.A seller may or may not accept a promissory note as payment. 

Here are a few tips I keep in mind.1.

I am currently interested in direct mail marketing, but would love any other tips for finding off market deals.

What things to focus on more, just any tips for a new real estate agent would be great. 

I had to call about 200 lenders (no exaggeration) to learn of 4 lenders who did this and I have some tips.