And in my opinion both have their pros and cons and neither is superior to the other (and that's why I have both in my portfolio).Passive investments can be structured in virtually any way and usually they pass on the exact same tax benefits as direct (at least from the ones that I consider to be "acceptable").

Quote from @Jason Nderitu: Well I am doing virtual wholesaling for properties in Detroit, Michigan and I have managed to get access to a decent deal but now the owner of the house is looking for an initial deposit to confirm that I will certainly not waste his time as I look for a cash buyer.

In fact, they explicitly disclaim virtually everything and write you can lose your entire investment.  

Though I am based in New Jersey I would be open to a virtual mentorship as well!

The most recent job fair featured over 20,000 open positions.In ConclusionWhile nothing is guaranteed, the combination of population growth and limited land for expansion virtually assures that prices and rents will continue to increase.Thanks for reading my post.

What can you collect from someone that has virtually nothing?

Also, lean heavily on local investor meetups (even virtual ones) and forums like this.

Columbus is one of the few markets where you can still find BRRRR-worthy deals in the $130K–$180K range, the rent-to-price ratios make sense, and it’s landlord-friendly with strong appreciation and job growth thanks to companies like Intel, Google, Amazon, and Honda.The buying process (with a great agent, title company, and lender) can all be done virtually — many investors close over Zoom, sign docs remotely, and wire funds.

Ties it in with the VPI (virtual property inspection) inside of it and it's all you need from start to finish.

While I’m not currently investing, I have hands-on experience managing my family’s 4-plex and supporting clients in the real estate industry through my career in commercial property management and finance.I recently launched my own virtual bookkeeping business, MS Bookkeeping Services, LLC, where I support small landlords and real estate investors with hassle-free, accurate financials.