Should I just find ways to passively invest?

If you are a passive investor get some education as to what to look for in deals etc.

Ideally I'd like to invest somewhere that is within driving distance from DC (within 4-5 hour drive or so).. this is likely my newbie insecurity but I'd like to be able to get to the property on relatively short notice in case of an emergency.. at least until I gain some experience.

@John Brees what your CPA means to say is that your income has phased you out of being able to claim passive losses generated by your real estate activities.

I spend much of my time traveling, and want to make a transition to travel less and to create an avenue of passive income that could eventually become my primary source.

Are you looking to invest directly or passively. 

HI @Janeile Cudjoe-Myers I clicked on the link but couldn't gain access to any info.

I am more interested in investing, beginning with fix and flips also buy and holds once I’m established to create passive income.

The biggest WHY is to hopefully have multiple streams of income through cash flow, in order to gain financial independence, to not have to work a 9 to 5.

Newbie here from Houston, Texas.I am looking to invest after gaining experience with rehabbing my home after Hurricane Harvey.