Hi BiggerPockets, I'm an EE or ECE (Electrical Engineer or Electrical Computer Engineer) with a background in computers and electronics, as well as some software such as C++, Python, MATLAB.I've dabbled with software such AutoCAD for drafting in 2D, not in 3D yet, though.Subscribed to IEEE Magazine, Electrical Contractor Magazine, for both electronics and contracting know how.How to best get my career in real estate started to make passive income?

I got one as well.

How about “ I know the multi family market data well and its a great time to buy rentals because interest rates are above 7% for 30 year mortgage and people don’t have 20% down payment to avoid PMI for lower monthly payments.

I have written a personal letter to the owner once every six months over the last several years, asking if he wants to sell. 

I like monthly email with a written explanation of the operations, as well as the monthly P&L statement.

The relative affordability of these markets scales to the suburbs as well, so you can succeed here without going straight to the city.

***I had a nightmare tenant (let's call them The Crystals) that didn't provide a fwd address either in the past and kept saying they would sue for the security deposit blabla but never did anything, kept the security deposit for their last month so they didn't overstayed, therefore I didn't chase them for the rest of the lease amount since they vacated, happy they were gone.In the case actions I see an officer was assigned, this is the first time I see this portal (created account to be able to look up the case once I saw the Rushmores packing up and leaving?

Lastly I track my net worth monthly.

California has strong appreciation and you can cash flow pretty well too.

As a result I'm left with a hefty tax bill as well as penalties and interest.