Why this mystery writer also works as a private investigator

I want to write incredible stories about interesting peoplein wild, dramatic situations with deep thoughts and insight, and flash action scenes. But I'm a writer sitting in a basement room. Just me. Where can I get workableideas? From my books and references, from the internet, from messages, yes.But, there's NOTHING like the real world. The real world isn't crazier than you imagine.