Study up on legal issues, property management, market research, property analysis, and finance possibilities.Participate in online forums like BiggerPockets, attend meetups, join local investing clubs, and establish online and offline connections with other real estate investors.

Seek advice and assistance from real estate experts, such as lenders, property managers, and brokers.I wish you well as you pursue your real estate investing goals!

You can submit maintenance request, manage leases, request additional payments, keep track of multiple properties, reminds tenants that payment is coming up via email and when late, and it's free.Stessa is also major to have.

This is why management fees will be not subject to SE taxes. 

I currently have a Roth IRA, a 401K at a previous employer, and 2 duplexes I self manage.

Plus you need to check and see if they require you to use them as management.

I am currently focusing on my credit and money management skills.

I found a local property management company that offers a "lease only service" meaning that they will take pics, market/list the property for rent, handle showings, screenings, and paperwork to onboard the tenant and then hand it over to me to manage.

Background: I am scaling up an Airbnb Vacation Property Management Business.

I manage 7 STRs and do not spend more than 4 hours a week managing them.