Quote from @Lee Banks: Hi my name is Lee I'm looking too buy my first rental property and but I feel as if I need a mentor to watch, I still need to learn the basics of real-estate does anyone in New York do programs or mentorships and where would you start if you first started real-estate today  Hello Lee,I'd recommend looking up local meetups here on BP, meetup.com and, eventbrite.You can also call around to speak with RE investors and professionals in your target market to begin making connections.With so much available information online, I'd recommend speaking to a few people and doing independent research before committing to mentorships.

I purchased my first investment property through an online auction for delinquent property tax.

I have always wrote my own contracts using online templates and I have been asked to write an owner financing contract for someone else.

From what I know of the sponsor’s background, they have NO basis to believe they can successfully navigate the very complicated business of revitalizing a name brand via on line sales only.  

If you’re worried about guest perception, you can always roll some of the cost into the nightly rate instead.

I am looking at listings online, running my numbers.

Look up the loan officer and not the company (do they have any online reviews or social media presence; if possible look up their production numbers to see if they are any good)4.

Are you taking it online as a self study, or are you in a class with a teacher?

The PM had a plumber go to the house, incurring an after-hours emergency fee, but was unable to assess the exact cause of the issue at night, stating it's either a frozen pipe or pump issue and they need to return during the daytime to fully address.

Not to mention, the right system will enable your tenants to pay rent online, have a tenant portal, and all the other features that both tenants and owners need this day and age.