In my initial interviews with banks to see if they can work with my deal structure I ask them what their process is for underwriting deals.

To just make money is not enough.Michael Gerber, author of the E-Myth  said it best in an interview.  

Require co-signers (like their parents), check references from previous landlords or college housing, verify enrollment status, and personal interviews to gauge responsibility.6.

I quickly chose one of the first 'investor-friendly' agents I found, bought the cheapest duplex on the market, and only interviewed a single property management company.Looking back, I wish I had taken the time to connect with more local investors in the area and leveraged their experiences to help me avoid some costly mistakes.After two years, I sold that underperforming duplex and reinvested closer to home.

I was frustrated interviewing professionals to find out I often knew more than they did (specific to real estate) only because I am always reading and continuing to learn my trade to the best of my ability.  

Reach out to professionals for informational interviews; many share their experiences and advice.Everyone starts somewhere, and it’s normal to feel lost at first.

@Elaine Bell I went through the interview process with a whole bunch of themes.

Then focus on improving your interviewing skills to help you build a solid team on the ground wherever you do choose to invest.

By interviewing your investment team, you can identify this segment and the properties they are currently renting.Buy PropertiesOnce you identified the tenant segment, you want to occupy your property, and what they currently rent, all you have to do now is buy similar properties.

By interviewing your investment team, you can identify this segment and the properties they are currently renting.Buy PropertiesOnce you identify the tenant segment you want to occupy your property and know what they currently rent, all you have to do is buy similar properties.