Stay active on BP.

As you can see I don't really seek money, but rather experience; I, myself, may even lose money doing this.

The topic of self-directed 401k has been discussed on the forum many times, here is a link to one of such discussions that you may find helpful:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/527...There are several providers offering the service who are active on BP, do some research/reading and you will find out who the key players are.

What advice are you seeking? 

For years, I tricked myself into thinking (just like the majority of the population) that I needed to go to college get a degree and seek a good paying job to be even semi-successful.

However I’m only actively investing in Memphis, TN and Chicago, IL at the moment. 

I'm heading to Mobile end of this month to research the area, and would love to connect with property managers and agents. I also would love to hear people's feedback on the best up and coming areas.

Also, when you decide whether you want to be active investor (e.g.

Have you decided whether you want to invest actively or passively?

If you don't have the funds to buy rentals, you to get money (active income, day job income) to afford to buy those properties.Many investors choose to make real estate their active income (being a real estate agent, flipping houses, wholesaling properties,...) because those jobs create profits or commissions, meaning the more successful they work the more money they make.