Was hoping to draw on the collective knowledge of bigger pockets to get an opinion!

Right now I am focusing on trying to educate myself, while still looking to try and find a good deal.

I also don't really want to pay $3K (I saw one such course) for educational materials that may simply be available for free or may not even be that valuable. 

If there isn’t a system in place, I will work to fill in those gaps to systemize and continuously improve that system, until it it is 100% efficient.Currently, I am in my researching and educational stage.

I am looking for your opinion. 

I would be more than happy to help give my opinion.

It is a great resource for education and networking.There are any number of agents from the Cleveland area who are regular contributors to BP. 

I’ve always thought Real estate investing was one of those things that only wealthy or highly educated connected people could do.

1. start with some education whether it be licensing, books, etc.

I'm just starting to do direct mail. on my yellow letter I added a google voice number. so now I have a problem with google voice phone not ringing and not letting me set a voicemail greeting. so im looking for a company or app that would give me a number and forward it to my personal number an also will allow my callers to leave a vm. any advice or opinions??