Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

Flipping homes in San Diego has been an incredible journey, and over the years, we’ve learned a lot about what works—and what doesn’t—in this market.

The tax benefits refer to the tax deductions from mortgage interest and property tax.The returns mainly rely on appreciation, and the cash flow only improves in the last few years, also depending on securing the 5% refinance rate.I've learned a lot from this forum, but as I start to operate on my own, I'm still not completely confident.

Attend your local REI meet-ups and try to find someone who is currently house-hacking or has house-hacked in the past to learn from their experience.

The best advice I can give you for seeking counsel in online forums is learn how to ask specific questions and provide as much detail as you can. 

For a select few, this can be true, but wholesaling is much harder to get off the ground.

Quote from @Andrea Wellman: Would like to invest in short term rentals to start and learn from this forum and experts.  

Quote from @Kyle Harris: I'm a new investor and looking to learn as much as I can this year and hopefully make a purchase on a multifamily unit by the end of 2025.

Risk mitigation is crucial, and learning from past experiences is beneficial.

This is a great place to learn and to connect with people so take advantage of all the great resources.