Offer custom lead mining would help me boost revenue because deal volume has fallen quite a bit.Johns scraper option looks really interesting though I’ve never heard of the site so can’t vouch for it.

I am thinking of getting a list of leads and using the owner info to mail postcards or letters to find small multi family.

We're always looking to expand our network and explore new investment avenues.Regarding meet up groups for real estate investing, there are several options available in the UAE.

I plan to speak to my broker and it's probably a question for their lawyers, just wanting to check all my options before I choose a route

You might have other options to explore to drum up liquidity (HELOC, Margin Loan, Policy Loan, etc) that can supplement your HYSA in the DP.

Also look into various self-directed options as @Dmitriy Fomichenko stated.

An assistant can do most everything that you need done and they work directly for you rather than a property management company that has several clients and you’re just one of them.Also, again, depending on the location of your properties, have you considered doing a lease with the option to buy?  

Florida, particularly Tampa and Central Florida, is a strong option because of steady demand, landlord-friendly laws, and solid appreciation.If you’re debating between short-term and long-term rentals, I’d say long-term rentals are more stable, especially with the recent saturation of Airbnbs.

any suggestions on how I should compare these 2 options?

You pay your agent at closing (think of it as an additional closing cost) Depending of the situation and of these options can be used by you and your agent to negotiate with the seller.