Books and podcasts are a good foundation, but hands-on experience, mentorship, and understanding deal mechanics in real-world situations are critical before scaling or raising money.To your questions:Day one to deal one should include building your local knowledge base, getting familiar with your chosen asset class and market, and building relationships.

There are so many great investors on BP and there is so much that can be learned online.

I would just try to find an investor friendly agent in your market instead and reach out to some wholesalers through online communities to source discounted deals if that's what you're looking for. 

@Barbara Johannsen local network. but it's worth pointing out they are also active online

When you have expenses, they should also come from this account.You should also create a new online folder(Google drive, apple drive, dropbox) where you can save receipts / work orders).Getting in touch with a CPA will help you take advantage of the many tax laws that benefit real estate investors.Best of luck!

The rates you see online are usually for a primary home loan.

I did Aceable Agent for online.

- What other online reports & information do they provide?

Good tip too on avoiding online designers.

you can find all the info online"...it's like, no sh*t you can...all the information ever is online!